Substations Design Lead — HV 132kV-400kV & HVDC

Jacobs; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Parental leave benefits

Hybrid/flexible working

Volunteer program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) to lead high‑voltage substation projects (132kV–400kV) across the UK. You will drive FEED and detailed design, supervise QA, and mentor engineers while maintaining client relationships and pursuing market opportunities.

The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for career development within Jacobs’ Power & Energy portfolio, supporting national Grid collaborations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Extensive HV substation experience (132kV–400kV) including AIS/GIS.
• Experience with FEED and detailed design activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients.
• Oversee QA, resource planning and capability development across multiple projects.
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

HV substation design

FEED & detailed design

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

mentoring engineers

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) to lead high‑voltage substation projects (132kV–400kV) across the UK. You will drive FEED and detailed design, supervise QA, and mentor engineers while maintaining client relationships and pursuing market opportunities.

The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for career development within Jacobs’ Power & Energy portfolio, supporting national Grid collaborations and industry standards.