Overview
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects
* Lead interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination
* Oversee technical assurance, quality control, and timely delivery of design packages and bids
* Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent within the P&C discipline
* Monitor and improve team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics
* Lead major bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy, resource planning, and client engagement
* Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as required for design or site support
* Chair design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical governance meetings
* Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards
* Represent Jacobs in client meetings and industry forums, influencing standards and best practices
* Support succession planning and capability growth across the P&C team
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
* Chartered Engineer through the IET
* TP141 Authorisation (Protection & Control)
* Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations (132kV–400kV)
* Strong knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards
* Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design
* Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, windfarms, and HVDC
* Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex programmes
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking skills
* Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth and client retention
Why Jacobs?
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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Employment details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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