Director, Protection & Control Engineering

Jacobs; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Volunteering and donations

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Director - Protection & Control to lead the UK and Europe P&C capability across high-profile energy projects. You’ll drive design leadership for National Grid and DNOs, oversee quality and risk, and grow a multidisciplinary team. Strong bid strategy and client engagement are essential for success.

You will champion industry standards, lead governance reviews, and ensure CDM compliance while shaping strategy, recruitment, and capability development within the P&C group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer through the IET is required.
• TP141 authorisation and CDAE/LCDAE are preferred credentials.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic direction of Jacobs’ Protection & Control capability across the UK and Europe.
• Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design for National Grid and DNO clients.
• Oversee technical assurance, quality control, and delivery excellence across P&C projects.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent.
• Drive team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics.
• Lead and support major bids, including technical strategy and client engagement.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships and market positioning.
• Represent Jacobs in industry bodies and forums; influence standards and practices.
• Oversee interface design, protection schemes, and settings coordination.
• Chair high-level design reviews and governance meetings.
• Ensure CDM compliance and proactively manage risks.
• Support succession planning and capability growth across the P&C team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Bid strategy

Client engagement

Communication

Team recruitment & development

Protection & control knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IET)

Tools

TP141 Authorisation

CDAE/LCDAE authorisation

HV protection & control standards

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Director - Protection & Control to lead the UK and Europe P&C capability across high-profile energy projects. You’ll drive design leadership for National Grid and DNOs, oversee quality and risk, and grow a multidisciplinary team. Strong bid strategy and client engagement are essential for success.

You will champion industry standards, lead governance reviews, and ensure CDM compliance while shaping strategy, recruitment, and capability development within the P&C group.