💼 Full-Time Position

Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network

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Jacobs
📍 bristol, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
bristol, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 08, 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 – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network

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Your impact

Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are 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.

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.
  • L...