Associate Director - Civil Engineering; Transmission & Distribution

Associate Director – Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution)

Jacobs is leading the global energy transition. In the UK and Continental Europe, we are expanding our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector and need an Associate Director – Civils to provide strategic leadership across engineering design and detailed civil/structural design for high‑voltage substations, HVDC converter stations, overhead line interfaces and underground cable projects.

• Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients.
• Define civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant layouts.
• Drive technical reviews and approvals covering foundation design, structural framing, equipment plinths, transformer bunds/oil containment, flood risk/SuDS, access/haulage, drainage and outfalls.
• Chair design reviews; assure compliance with client procedures.
• Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 and Jacobs’ quality processes.
• Plan resources, programmes andoffice engineers, subconsultants and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery via common data environments and BIM workflows (Civl 3D, Revit, Micro Station).
• Provide construction‑phase support (RFI responses, site inspections, NCR close‑out), attend site visits, pre‑construction reviews and witness civil element implementation.
• Lead and contribute to tenders; deliver proposals, client presentations, maintain and grow strategic client relationships and position Jacobs in industry forums.
• Line‑manage and mentor Senior/Principal Engineers; build succession and capability; set technical standards and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution.
• Experience delivering complex multi‑disciplinary projects within the UK T&D sector, with strong client‑facing capability.
• Fluency in BIM/CDE processes and design tools (Civil 3D, Revit, Micro Station, Tekla/Tedds) and data governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement and business development acumen.
• Strong leadership and an innovative mindset.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset. We offer a competitive package that includes UK employees’ benefits such as free single medical cover, digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes. Reimbursement is available for relevant professional development and memberships.

Additionally, you join a global, inclusive culture that values safety, integrity, belonging and mental well‑being. We provide flexible working arrangements and a hybrid working policy to support your best performance.

Jacobs is a disability confident employer and we interview disabled candidates who best meet the role’s criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements and from those who may not meet all listed requirements for the role.

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