Technical Director Overhead Lines (OHL) at Jacobs
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.
Our Energy and Power team works across the Transmission and Distribution sectors throughout the UK & Ireland. We are currently seeking a Technical Director for our Overhead Lines team. This role involves driving design excellence, sharing knowledge and experience with other team members, and supporting cross‑functional collaboration to meet both customer and industry requirements.
As an Overhead Transmission Technical Director, you will play a key role in delivering complex transmission projects across the UK & Ireland, covering voltages from 11kV to 400kV. This multifaceted position combines technical leadership, project supervision and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications and design documentation using software tools such as PLS‑CADD, AutoCAD and MicroStation
* Oversee technical activities, line routing, sag‑tension calculations, structure analysis, conductor selection, clearance reports and design documentation
* Prepare and review proposals, scope, timelines, budgets and resource allocations
* Engage in client‑facing design reviews and technical workshops
* Lead and mentor a team of specialist design engineers working on overhead transmission line solutions
* Identify and manage project risks to ensure successful delivery
* Promote a strong safety culture
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and clients to drive project success
Qualifications
* Proven experience managing end‑to‑end overhead line projects – route selection to detailed design, preferably with National Grid
* Lead engineer overseeing all technical aspects of overhead line design, including towers, poles and foundations, from proposal to execution
* Proficient in industry‑standard software such as PLS‑CADD, PLS‑Tower, PLS‑Pole and AutoDesk tools
* Strong background in sag‑tension calculations, load analysis, insulator definition, structure weight optimisation and foundation design
* Experienced in carrying out field activities such as walk‑over surveys, foundation testing, route optimisation and site inspections
* Competent in cost and quantity estimation, vendor coordination, supply‑chain management and proposal hour estimation
As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
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