Director of Protection & Control, Energy & Power

Jacobs; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance program

Parental programmes

Professional development reimbursement

Memberships reimbursement

Matched funding

Paid volunteering

Charitable donations

Job summary

Jacobs in the United Kingdom seeks a Director - Protection & Control to lead a portfolio of high‑profile P&C projects across energy and power for UK and European clients. You will shape the technical strategy, oversee design reviews, and drive delivery excellence with executive leadership on FEED and detailed design for National Grid and DNO clients.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, TP141, CDAE/LCDAE, and proven leadership of large infrastructure programs, with a focus on risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer through the IET.
• TP141 Authorisation (Protection & Control).
• National Grid Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE/LCDAE).
• Recognised authority in P&C engineering for 132kV-400kV systems.
• Proven leadership across large infrastructure programmes.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategic direction of Jacobs’ P&C in UK/Europe.
• Lead FEED and detailed design for National Grid and DNO projects.
• Oversee technical assurance, quality control, and delivery.
• Recruit, onboard and grow engineering talent to support growth.
• Drive billability, utilization and performance metrics.
• Lead major bids, including technical strategy and client engagement.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships.
• Represent Jacobs in industry bodies and standards forums.
• Oversee protection schemes, design reviews, and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Bid strategy

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IET)

TP141 Authorisation

CDAE/LCDAE (National Grid)

HV power systems 132–400kV

Job description

Jacobs in the United Kingdom seeks a Director - Protection & Control to lead a portfolio of high‑profile P&C projects across energy and power for UK and European clients. You will shape the technical strategy, oversee design reviews, and drive delivery excellence with executive leadership on FEED and detailed design for National Grid and DNO clients.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, TP141, CDAE/LCDAE, and proven leadership of large infrastructure programs, with a focus on risk