Jacobs, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Associate Director Protection & Control Design Engineer – UK Grid Network
Jacobs is expanding its UK and continental Europe teams. We are seeking an experienced Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to lead design for high‑voltage projects including AIS and GIS substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Position Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Responsibilities
* Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects
* Oversee interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination
* Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages, bids, and client deliverables
* Manage and grow the P&C engineering team, including recruitment, onboarding, and capability development
* Monitor and improve team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics
* Support major bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and resource planning
* Undertake site visits and non‑intrusive surveys as required for design or site support
* Chair design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance meetings
* Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards
* Maintain and grow client relationships, supporting strategic business development and market positioning
Requirements
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
* Chartered Engineer through the IET
* Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage installations (132 kV–400 kV)
* 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, wind farms, and HVDC
* Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and manage competing priorities
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Benefits
* Competitive package with 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
* Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships
* Matched‑funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations through our Collectively program
* Flexible working arrangements – hybrid, part‑time, or flexible hours and locations
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet every listed requirement.
Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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