Senior Associate Director Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer – UK Grid Network
Jacobs – Birmingham, United Kingdom
As a Senior Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer, you will support a range of high-profile projects across Jacobs’ Power & Energy portfolio, including high voltage AIS and GIS sub-stations, transmission system 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 lifecycle 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
Benefits
Jacobs offers a competitive package including free single medical cover, digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, employee assistance programmes, professional development reimbursements, and paid volunteering time. Work-life balance and flexibility are key, with options for hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours.
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