Senior Associate Director Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer – UK Grid Network
Employer: Jacobs
At Jacobs we are redefining tomorrow by tackling the world’s most crucial challenges for sustainable cities, resilient environments and cutting‑edge technology. We are looking for a Senior Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to lead a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio, including high‑voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors and energy storage systems.
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.
What You’ll Need
* 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 life‑cycle from feasibility to detailed design.
* Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, wind farms 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 that includes free single medical cover, digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, and reimbursement for professional development. We are also committed to giving back through our Collectively program, which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work‑life balance and flexibility are key focuses – we welcome hybrid, part‑time and flexible working arrangements that suit you and our business.
Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer. We are a disability confident employer and will interview disabled candidates who meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all listed requirements.
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