Technical Director Overhead Lines (OHL), Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Talent Acquisition Partner at Jacobs | People & Places Solutions | Energy & Power

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.

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Our Energy and Power team works across the Transmission and Distribution sectors throughout the UK. We are currently seeking a Technical Director for our Overhead Lines team . This role involves driving design excellence, sharing knowledge and experience with other team members, and support cross-functional collaboration to meet both customer and industry requirements.

About The Opportunity

As an Overhead Transmission Technical Director, you will play a key role in delivering complex transmission projects across the UK, covering voltages from 11kV to 400kV. This multifaceted position combines technical leadership, project supervision, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project outcomes.

Main responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using software tools such as PLS-CADD, AutoCAD and Microstation
Overseeing technical activities, line routing, sag-tension calculations, structure analysis, conductor selection, clearance reports, and design documentation
Preparing and reviewing proposals and reports detailing project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
Regularly engaging in client-facing design reviews and technical workshops.
Leading and mentoring a team of specialist design engineers working on overhead transmission line solutions
Identifying and manage project risks to ensure successful delivery
Promoting a strong safety culture
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and clients to drive project success

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of UK power infrastructure transformation, contributing technically and operationally to high-impact national projects.

Here's what you'll need

Proven expertise in managing end-to-end overhead line projects—from route selection through to detailed design (particularly with National Grid)
Lead engineer overseeing all technical aspects of overhead line design, including towers, poles, and foundations, from proposal to execution phases
Proficient in industry-standard software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, and AutoDesk tools
Strong background in key design activities including sag-tension calculations, load analysis, definition of insulator based on loads, structure weight optimization, and foundation design
Experienced in conducting a wide range of field activities such as walkover surveys, foundation testing, route optimization, and site inspections
Competent in cost and quantity estimation, vendor coordination, supply chain management, and proposal hour estimation

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

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Job function
Information Technology
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Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Location:: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Salary:: £100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:: PartTime
Category:: Management & Operations

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