Senior P&C Design Director, HV Substations & Energy

JACOBS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer. This role involves providing strategic leadership on high-voltage design projects including transmission and renewable energy systems. Successful candidates will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess extensive experience in FEED and detailed design. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical cover, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Family-friendly benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development reimbursements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations (132kV–400kV).
• Strong knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes.
• Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, wind farms, and HVDC.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams.
• Lead interface design, protection schemes, and control philosophies.
• Oversee technical assurance and quality control of design packages.
• Support recruitment and development of engineering talent.

Skills

Leadership in engineering teams

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer through the IET

TP141 Authorisation (Protection & Control)

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer. This role involves providing strategic leadership on high-voltage design projects including transmission and renewable energy systems. Successful candidates will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess extensive experience in FEED and detailed design. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical cover, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.