💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) - 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
June 30, 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

Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) – UK Grid Network

We are looking for a senior leader 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.

Key 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, 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 commercial submissions.
  • Chair design and ...