Building Services Lead — HV Substations & HVDC

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Digital GP

Parental leave

Volunteer program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Building Services Lead for UK Energy & Power projects, focusing on HV substations (132kV-400kV) and HVDC converter stations. You will lead FEED and detailed design, drive quality, coordinate with stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-profile HV infrastructure, engaging with clients, suppliers and design partners while advancing UK energy transition and grid resilience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Building Services qualification/experience.
• HV substation design experience (132kV-400kV) and/or HVDC Converter Stations, ideally in UK T&D environments.
• Experience in building services electrical engineering and HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with National Grid, SSE and IEC standards and processes.
• 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 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 for GIS substations and other critical electrical infrastructure.
• Lead HVDC converter stations HVAC systems, cooling infrastructure, and safety systems.
• Coordinate with design engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Attend/participate in 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

Electrical engineering

Team mentoring

HVDC knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

HV design software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Building Services Lead for UK Energy & Power projects, focusing on HV substations (132kV-400kV) and HVDC converter stations. You will lead FEED and detailed design, drive quality, coordinate with stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-profile HV infrastructure, engaging with clients, suppliers and design partners while advancing UK energy transition and grid resilience.