Protection & Control Engineering Lead - HV Projects & FEED

Jacobs; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

free single medical cover

digital GP service

family-friendly benefits such asenhanc

free membership of employee assistance

reimbursement towards relevant profess

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for HV protection and control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects in the UK and Europe. You will drive interface design, protection schemes, and settings coordination, while guiding technical governance and risk management.

As a leader, you will mentor multidisciplinary teams, oversee bids, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-value outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer via IET.
• TP141 Authorisation (Protection & Control).
• Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations (132kV–400kV).
• Strong knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design for protection and control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Lead interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination.
• Oversee technical assurance, quality control, and timely delivery of design packages and bids.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent within the P&C discipline.
• Monitor and improve team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics.
• Lead major bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy, resource planning, and client engagement.
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as required for design or site support.
• Chair design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical governance meetings.
• Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards.
• Represent Jacobs in client meetings and industry forums, influencing standards and best practices.
• Support succession planning and capability growth across the P&C team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IET)

TP141 Authorisation (Protection & Control)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for HV protection and control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects in the UK and Europe. You will drive interface design, protection schemes, and settings coordination, while guiding technical governance and risk management.

As a leader, you will mentor multidisciplinary teams, oversee bids, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-value outcomes.