Project Director - Energy & Power

Jacobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Director in the Energy and Power sector. This role involves managing complex electrical transmission projects and collaborating with key contractors on innovative designs. The company offers a flexible hybrid working environment, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth while making a positive impact on the world.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering time

Charitable donations matching

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing large-scale, complex Electrical transmission projects.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or project management is usually required.

Responsibilities

• Support design & build projects with key contractor clients.
• Work on transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and wind farms.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Transmission

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA or Master's in Engineering

Job description

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.

About The Opportunity

Have you considered a role working in the Energy and Power market? Looking to develop and deploy your skills in a new, exciting sector?

Our UK and Continental Europe team is growing, and we’re seeking an experienced Project Director to support our design & build projects with key contractor clients. This includes work on transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, energy storage systems, inertia systems, wind farms, and advanced facilities for mission-critical industries in technology and process sectors.

We value collaboration and believe in-person interactions are crucial for our culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to enable them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related field is usually required. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA or master's in engineering) can be advantageous.
• Extensive experience in managing large-scale, complex Electrical transmission projects.

Our Culture

Our values are based on safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We prioritize supporting one another through our culture of caring, fostering positive mental health, and a sense of belonging for all employees. We are committed to embedding inclusion and diversity in all we do, accepting people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status. We partner with VERCIDA to attract diverse talent and are a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements or who may not meet all listed requirements. For support or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our team.

We value feedback on our recruitment process and are eager to make every interaction better. If you need more information before deciding to join Jacobs, please let us know.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services, and IT Consulting