Director, Substations Design & FEED Leadership

Jacobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursements

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Director – Substations (Primary Design) based in Birmingham, UK. This role involves providing executive leadership for high voltage substation projects and leading a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure programs. The company offers a competitive package and supports hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Recognised authority in HV substation engineering (132kV–400kV), including AIS/GIS and HVDC systems.
• Demonstrated success in team growth, recruitment, and capability development.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in bid strategy and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead strategic direction across the UK and Europe.
• Ensure quality assurance and technical governance across all substation projects.
• Lead recruitment and development of engineering talent.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Director – Substations (Primary Design) based in Birmingham, UK. This role involves providing executive leadership for high voltage substation projects and leading a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure programs. The company offers a competitive package and supports hybrid working arrangements.