💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Associate 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

Overview

Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network. Jacobs is seeking a Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio, including high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients
  • Oversee quality assurance, resource planning, and capability development across multiple projects
  • Lead technical reviews of HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing design and reports, mechanical interlocking, HV busbar calculations, and equipment specifications
  • Coordinate with back-office engineers, sub-contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery
  • Manage and contribute to tender packages, including technical and commerci...