Electrical Design Manager - Energy & Power (UK Wide)
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.
Your impact
*This role can be based anywhere in the UK*
With a team of approximately 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world.
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 programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
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.
About the opportunity
We are currently seeking a Design Manager with experience in the Energy sector to lead and oversee the design activities for Transmission and Distribution projects. In this role, you will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and playing an important part in the U.K. energy transition. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a talented individual who wants to take the next step in their career and take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion.
Key responsibilities
* Build and lead a high-performing design team for EHV/HV projects.
* Lead Design Management requirements and allocate resources as appropriate during FEED and detailed design stages.
* Integrate multiple engineering teams including Substations, Protection and Control, OHL and Civils.
* Ensure design alignment with project goals, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout project stages from concept to commissioning.
* Manage compliance with Standards and Client requirements and assist in monitoring to ensure working to standard requirements.
* Provide regular progress reports to project leadership, highlighting design challenges, proposed solutions, and milestones achieved.
Here's what you'll need
* A degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
* Experience managing multi-disciplinary design energy team.
* Relevant, professional experience in HV and EHV project designs.
* Experience in delivering projects for UK Transmission Service Operators (SSEN, National Grid, Scottish Power Energy Networks) is preferred.
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Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. 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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