Building Services Lead, HV Substations & HVDC

Jacobs; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Flexible working patterns

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Building Services Lead to support high-profile projects across our Energy & Power portfolio in the UK. This role focuses on HV substations (132kV–400kV), HVDC converter stations and building services design leadership.

You will lead FEED and detailed design, coordinate with clients and suppliers, mentor junior engineers and help win technical bids. A strong background in M&E and UK regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Building Services qualification/experience.
• Proven experience in HV substation design (132kV-400kV) and/or HVDC Converter Stations, ideally within UK Transmission and Distribution environments.
• Proven experience in building services electrical engineering and HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with T&D standards and processes including National Grid, SSE and IEC.
• MCIBSE / MIET CEng accreditation (or actively working towards it).
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations.
• Proven project leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent technical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead building services FEED and detailed design workstreams for TSO, DNO, Contractor and Developer clients.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids.
• Lead Building Services aspects in delivery, including layouts, calculations and specifications.
• Lead the design and integration of HVAC systems, ventilation, dehumidification, and environmental control systems for GIS substations, and other critical electrical infrastructure.
• Lead building services engineering for HVDC converter stations, including HVAC systems, cooling infrastructure, pressurised rooms, fire suppression systems, and auxiliary electrical services.
• Design and specify gas monitoring, leak detection, and emergency ventilation systems.
• Coordinate with design engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FATs and SATs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development.

Skills

HV substation design

Project leadership

M&E design

HVDC knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UK building regulations

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Building Services Lead to support high-profile projects across our Energy & Power portfolio in the UK. This role focuses on HV substations (132kV–400kV), HVDC converter stations and building services design leadership.

You will lead FEED and detailed design, coordinate with clients and suppliers, mentor junior engineers and help win technical bids. A strong background in M&E and UK regulatory standards is essential.