Job Description
Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network
Jacobs – Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Jacobs is seeking a Director – Substations (Primary Design) to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. The role provides executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the strategic direction of Jacobs’ Substation Primary capability across the UK and Europe
- Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients
- Ensure quality assurance, technical governance, and delivery excellence across all substation projects
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent to support gro...