HV Substation Building Services Lead – Energy & Power

Jacobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

matched funding for volunteering

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Building Services Lead to manage FEED and detailed design for HV substations (132kV–400kV) and HVDC projects within the UK. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and suppliers, and ensure design quality and timely delivery across bids and projects.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to tendering, with a strong focus on HVAC, fire safety, and environmental control systems for critical electrical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Building Services qualification/experience.
• Proven HV substation design experience (132kV–400kV) and/or HVDC Converter Stations, ideally in UK T&D environments.
• Proven experience in building services electrical engineering and HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with T&D standards including National Grid, SSE and IEC.
• MCIBSE / MIET CEng accreditation (or actively working towards it).
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations.
• Proven project leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent technical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead building services FEED and detailed design workstreams for clients (TSO, DNO, Contractor, Developer).
• Ensure QA and timely delivery of design packages and bids.
• Lead building services aspects in delivery, including layouts, calculations and specifications.
• Lead design/integration of HVAC, ventilation, dehumidification, environmental control systems for GIS substations and other critical infra.
• Oversee HVDC converter station building services including cooling, pressurised rooms, fire suppression, and electrical services.
• Design and specify gas monitoring, leak detection, and emergency ventilation systems.
• Coordinate with design engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews, FATs and SATs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support BD.

Skills

HV substation design

Building Services

Project leadership

UK building regulations

MCIBSE/CEng accreditation

People management

Design coordination

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

MCIBSE / MIET CEng accreditation

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Building Services Lead to manage FEED and detailed design for HV substations (132kV–400kV) and HVDC projects within the UK. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and suppliers, and ensure design quality and timely delivery across bids and projects.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to tendering, with a strong focus on HVAC, fire safety, and environmental control systems for critical electrical infrastructure.