💼 Full-Time Position

Director Protection & Control (P&C) - UK Grid Network

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Jacobs
📍 leeds, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
leeds, United-Kingdom
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Posted
May 25, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Director Protection & Control (P&C) - UK Grid Network

Join Jacobs as Director of Protection & Control for our UK and Europe portfolio of high‑voltage Power & Energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the strategic direction of Jacobs’ Protection & Control capability across the UK and Europe.
  • Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients.
  • Oversee technical assurance, quality control, and delivery excellence across all P&C projects.
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding and development of engineering talent.
  • Drive team billability, utilisation and performance metrics aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead and support major bids, including technical strategy, resource alignment and client engagement.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, supporting business development.
  • Represent Jacobs in industr...