Director, Civil Engineering – T&D Substations

Jacobs; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance program

Professional development reimbursement

Volunteer program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Director – Civils to lead frontend engineering design and detailed civil/structural work for high‑voltage substations and related projects in the UK and Europe. You’ll shape strategy, drive delivery, and champion safety and design excellence across a 40+ engineering team.

You’ll influence the market, build key client relationships with National Grid and DNOs, lead major bids, and advance digital workflows (BIM/CDE) with Civil 3D, Revit and MicroStation.

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Director – Civils to lead frontend engineering design and detailed civil/structural work for high‑voltage substations and related projects in the UK and Europe. You’ll shape strategy, drive delivery, and champion safety and design excellence across a 40+ engineering team.

You’ll influence the market, build key client relationships with National Grid and DNOs, lead major bids, and advance digital workflows (BIM/CDE) with Civil 3D, Revit and MicroStation.