Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network

Jacobs • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Posted May 29, 2026

About the Role

            Market Energy At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
 Your impact Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Director – Substations (Primary Design) to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. 
Key Responsibilities:
Define and lead the strategic direction of Jacobs’ Substation Primary capability across the UK and Europe
Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO c...
        