Associate Director, Civil Engineering – T&D Substations (Hybrid)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working

Professional development

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Associate Director - Civil Engineering to lead frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage substations (132–400 kV), HVDC converter stations, OHL interfaces, and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution sector.

You will guide UK T&D civil design, manage resources and budgets, mentor engineers, and drive client relationships while delivering

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution.
• Experience within a civil discipline and delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects for Energy Transition industry.
• Proven leadership of complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within UK T&D, with strong client facing capability.
• Fluency in BIM/CDE processes and design tools (Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, Tekla/Tedds).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement and business development acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients.
• Define civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing and security features.
• Drive technical reviews and approvals covering foundation design, structural framing, equipment plinths, transformer bunds/oil containment, flood risk/SuDS, access/haulage, drainage and outfalls.
• Chair design reviews; assure compliance with client procedures.
• Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 and Jacobs’ quality processes.
• Plan resources, programmes and budgets; coordinate with backoffice engineers, subconsultants and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery via common data environments and BIM workflows (e.g., Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation).
• Provide construction-phase support (RFI responses, site inspections, NCR closeout), attend site visits, preconstruction reviews and witnessing of civil elements (e.g., foundations, bund systems, drainage structures).
• Lead and contribute to tenders (technical and commercial), proposals and client presentations; maintain and grow strategic client relationships; position Jacobs in industry forums and standards working groups.
• Line manage and mentor Senior/Principal Engineers; build succession and capability; set technical standards and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Skills

Civil engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

BIM/CDE proficiency

Client facing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

MicroStation

Tekla/Tedds

Job description

Jacobs seeks an Associate Director - Civil Engineering to lead frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage substations (132–400 kV), HVDC converter stations, OHL interfaces, and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution sector.

You will guide UK T&D civil design, manage resources and budgets, mentor engineers, and drive client relationships while delivering