Director, Civil Engineering - T&D Substations & HV

Jacobs Engineering Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development reimbursement

Volunteering program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Director - Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution) to lead frontend FEED and detailed civil/structural design for HV AIS/GIS substations, HVDC converter stations, OHL interfaces, and underground cable projects in the UK. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence, and market growth.

You will manage a 40+ engineer team, drive bid leadership, and influence senior stakeholders, aligning with Jacobs' energy transition objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution.
• Proven track record leading 40+ engineers in civil/structural design for HV substations and OHL/cable civils.
• Executive-level experience in strategy, client engagement, and market development in UK T&D.
• Mastery of UK utility civil standards and ability to influence industry best practice.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage multi-million-pound programmes.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for civil engineering within T&D.
• Lead a 40-strong engineering team with vision and performance standards.
• Influence business strategy, market positioning, and client engagement at senior level.
• Act as Civil Engineering Technical Authority for T&D, ensuring Eurocodes and DNO standards compliance.
• Oversee design assurance and embed Safety in Design (CDM 2015).
• Drive resource optimisation, programme delivery, and commercial performance across projects.
• Champion BIM/CDE workflows and Civil design tools (Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, Tekla).
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships with National Grid, DNOs, developers.
• Represent Jacobs in industry forums and standards committees.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Civil leadership

HV substation design

UK T&D standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

MicroStation

Tekla

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Director - Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution) to lead frontend FEED and detailed civil/structural design for HV AIS/GIS substations, HVDC converter stations, OHL interfaces, and underground cable projects in the UK. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence, and market growth.

You will manage a 40+ engineer team, drive bid leadership, and influence senior stakeholders, aligning with Jacobs' energy transition objectives.