Associate Director, Protection & Control Engineering – HV & Energy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer in the UK/Europe to lead FEED and detailed design for HV protection systems across transmission and renewable energy projects. You will oversee design interfaces, safeguard quality, and drive bids and client deliverables.

You will manage a growing P&C team, ensure safety and CDM compliance, and shape technical strategy across multiple projects while maintaining strong client relationships. Hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer through the IET
• Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations (132kV–400kV)
• Knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design
• Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, windfarms, and HVDC
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects
• Oversee interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages, bids, and client deliverables
• Manage and grow the P&C engineering team, including recruitment, onboarding, and capability development
• Monitor and improve team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics
• Support major bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and resource planning
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as required for design or site support
• Chair design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance meetings
• Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards
• Maintain and grow client relationships, supporting strategic business development and market positioning

Job description

Jacobs seeks an Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer in the UK/Europe to lead FEED and detailed design for HV protection systems across transmission and renewable energy projects. You will oversee design interfaces, safeguard quality, and drive bids and client deliverables.

You will manage a growing P&C team, ensure safety and CDM compliance, and shape technical strategy across multiple projects while maintaining strong client relationships. Hybrid working options available.