Director, Protection & Control – UK Grid Network

Jacobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Job summary

Jacobs, located in Tees Valley, is seeking a Director – Protection & Control to oversee strategic direction in the Energy and Power sector across the UK and Europe. This role involves managing high-profile projects including substations and energy storage systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, significant leadership experience, and a strong commercial acumen in client engagement. Benefits include competitive remuneration and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-voltage installations (132kV–400kV).
• Proven leadership across infrastructure programmes.
• Familiarity with protection and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of Protection & Control capability.
• Oversee technical assurance and quality control.
• Drive team billability and performance metrics.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Leadership

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

TP141 Authorisation

National Grid Contractor Design Approval Engineer

Job description

Jacobs, located in Tees Valley, is seeking a Director – Protection & Control to oversee strategic direction in the Energy and Power sector across the UK and Europe. This role involves managing high-profile projects including substations and energy storage systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, significant leadership experience, and a strong commercial acumen in client engagement. Benefits include competitive remuneration and support for professional development.