Overview
Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network — Jacobs, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
* Define and lead the strategic direction of Jacobs’ Substation Primary capability across the UK and Europe
* Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients
* Ensure quality assurance, technical governance, and delivery excellence across all substation projects
* Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent to support growth and delivery
* Drive team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics aligned with business objectives
* Oversee resource planning and ensure adequate training and capability development
* Lead and support major bids, including technical strategy, resource alignment, and client engagement
* Review and approve HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications
* Chair high-level design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance meetings
* Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required
* Represent Jacobs in industry bodies and forums, influencing standards and best practices
* Maintain and grow strategic client relationships, supporting business development and market positioning
Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
* LCDAE/PD (TP137) and TP141 authorisation
* Recognised authority in HV substation engineering (132kV–400kV), including AIS/GIS and HVDC systems
* Proven leadership across large-scale infrastructure programmes and multidisciplinary teams
* Strong commercial acumen with experience in bid strategy and client engagement
* Demonstrated success in team growth, recruitment, and capability development
* Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to influence technical standards and contribute to industry innovation
Benefits and culture
Jacobs offers a competitive package. UK employees receive benefits including medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, and reimbursement toward professional development and memberships. The company supports volunteering and charitable giving, and provides work-life balance with hybrid, part-time, and flexible working options where feasible.
Jacobs is committed to inclusion and belonging. We support accessibility and partner with networks and programmes to attract diverse talent. We interview all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria for vacancies and welcome flexible working requests. We value collaboration and in-person interactions, with a hybrid working policy that allows a mix of office and remote work to suit business needs.
Additional information
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