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Director Overhead Lines (OHL)
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Senior Associate Director (Overhead Lines) - Power & Energy | Jacobs | UK & Continental Europe
About Jacobs and This Opportunity
At Jacobs, we push the boundaries of innovation to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Whether shaping thriving urban environments, driving sustainable energy transitions, or advancing cutting-edge manufacturing, we turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact.
Forging a greener future, Jacobs is uniquely positioned to catalyse the global energy transition within Power & Energy. We’re now seeking a Senior Associate Director, Overhead Lines (OHL), to deliver high-profile projects across our transmission system assets portfolio, including:
- High-voltage (HV) Alternate Current Interrupter Substations (AIS) & Gas Insulated Substations (GIS)
- HV/EHV Overhead Line infrastructure (from 132kV to 400kV)
- High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) interconnectors
- Energy storage systems
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Develop and approve detailed engineering designs, specifications, and documentation using industry-leading tools:
- PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole
- Ensure designs align with UK/Continental transmission and distribution standards (e.g., National Grid, DNO requirements)
- Lead and mentor teams of specialist engineers, ensuring consistent delivery of overhead transmission projects
Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage complex overhead line projects across all stages, from concept to construction, including:
- Scoping, timelines, budget forecasting, and resource planning.
- Client-facing presentations and technical workshops.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
- Champion safety and compliance at every level.
- Collaborate with construction teams on construction-based queries to align with design intent.
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Innovation & Sustainability
- Optimise and modernise workflows, improving design efficiency across the team.
- Integrate sustainability goals into design standards, ensuring compliance with environmental and planning requirements.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure all project documentation includes sufficient detail for construction approvals.
- Serve as a competent design authority (CDAE) under TP141 authorisation.
- Maintain rigorous technical review processes with expert sign-off at every stage.
About You
Core Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in OHL design for voltage ratings between 132kV–400kV within UK transmission/distribution environments (or structured equivalent).
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng, IET). Applicants in progress toward chartership may also be considered.
- Competent Design Authority (CDAE) accredited and authorised under TP141 for power apparatus design.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply industry standards, including those from National Grid, DNOs.
Competencies
- Technical leadership – Experience leading complex HV/EHV designs, managing cross-functional teams.
- Client engagement – Bringing expertise to design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder alignment.
- Problem-solving – Proven ability to navigate competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Sustainability & compliance – Integrating planning/environmental requirements into designs.
- Corporate authorisation – Experience acting as a designated authority on commercial projects.
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What We Offer
A Purpose-Driven Culture
At Jacobs, we’re united by a shared purpose: to make the world a better place. From project start to finish, we take pride in putting people first, with a commitment to:
🔹 Safety & Integrity – Building trust through consistent values and transparency. 🔹 Inclusion & Belonging – Celebrating diverse backgrounds as a source of innovation and solutions. 🔹 Well-being – Supporting mental health with tools that empower career growth.
Career Flexibility
We believe flexibility fuels success. Jacobs offers:
- Hybrid working model, enabling you to split time between offices and remote locations.
- Competitive benefits, including wellness support programmes, global community benefits, and career development.
- Innovations in recruitment and professional support – Because your application should reflect your strengths in the way you describe them.
Commitment to Inclusion & Representation
We proudly declare ourselves a disability-confident employer and actively champion "one Jacobs" through: 🔸 Flexible recruitment and adjustments – Meeting candidates where they are. 🔸 Jacobs Employee Networks – Connecting with peers for shared purpose and belonging. 🔸 Partnering with VERCIDA to attract diverse talent.
Launching into pathways with possibility, here’s your opportunity to lead, innovate, and transform – all together.
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