Senior P&C Design Lead for HV Substations

Jacobs; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Belfast is seeking a Senior Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer. This role involves providing strategic leadership and overseeing design for high-profile energy projects. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and extensive experience with high-voltage installations. The position also emphasizes leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills. The company values flexibility in work arrangements and offers competitive benefits in an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage installations.
• Strong knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

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 firm in Belfast is seeking a Senior Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer. This role involves providing strategic leadership and overseeing design for high-profile energy projects. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and extensive experience with high-voltage installations. The position also emphasizes leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills. The company values flexibility in work arrangements and offers competitive benefits in an inclusive work environment.