Building Services Lead — HV Substations & HVDC Systems

Jacobs; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Free medical cover (UK) and digital GP

Parental leave pay and family-friendly

Professional development support and志

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Building Services Lead to support high-profile energy and power projects across the UK, including HV substations and HVDC converter stations. You will lead M&E design teams, deliver quality design packages, and mentor junior engineers within a multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, HV experience, and strong knowledge of UK regulations, with a focus on delivering innovative, reliable solutions for critical

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Building Services qualification/experience.
• Proven HV substation design experience (132kV-400kV) and/or HVDC converter stations.
• 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.

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

Building services knowledge

UK building regulations

IEC standards

Team mentoring

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Building Services qualification/experience

MCIBSE / MIET CEng accreditation

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Building Services Lead to support high-profile energy and power projects across the UK, including HV substations and HVDC converter stations. You will lead M&E design teams, deliver quality design packages, and mentor junior engineers within a multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, HV experience, and strong knowledge of UK regulations, with a focus on delivering innovative, reliable solutions for critical