Design Manager – Energy & Power in London

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

At Jacobs, we’re helping clients decarbonise, strengthen energy security and modernise critical infrastructure. From grid connections for offshore wind and BESS to hydrogen hubs, interconnectors, nuclear new build and complex refurbishment of substations, our teams deliver the projects that power communities and accelerate net‑zero. Join us to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and drive safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery across the UK and beyond.

What you will be doing:

• You’ll take end‑to‑end ownership of complex projects (or workstreams within major programmes) across transmission & distribution, renewables integration, generation, and emerging low‑carbon technologies.
• Deliver assigned projects through all lifecycle stages (Appraise/FEED/Design/Procure/Construct/Commission/Handover) to agreed scope, schedule, cost, quality, and HSSE targets.
• Plan & control: set baselines; develop WBS, schedules, budgets and risk/contingency; manage change control and performance reporting.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams (design, consents, environmental, commercial, construction) and coordinate supply chain partners and OEMs.
• Client interface: act as primary point of contact; run progress reviews, gateways and steering groups; ensure stakeholder requirements are captured and met.
• Commercial management: administer contracts (NEC3/NEC4/JCT), support procurement, RFIs/RFPs, tender evaluation and manage compensation events/variations.
• Risk & assurance: maintain risk/issue registers, own mitigations and support independent reviews (HSE/CDM, technical, readiness and quality audits).
• Regulatory & consents: coordinate permits, interface with statutory bodies/DCO requirements, land access and environmental commitments.
• Construction readiness & delivery: drive constructability reviews, commissioning plans, site logistics and interface management.
• Digital delivery: use CDE/BIM and appropriate PM tools (e.g., P6 or MS Project, Power BI) for planning, collaboration and reporting.
• Continuous improvement: capture lessons learned, promote best practice and contribute to bids and portfolio governance.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience (Engineering, PM, Construction)
• Proven experience delivering energy, power, utilities or major infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle (design → procurement → construction → commissioning → handover)
• Solid skills in project controls: scope, schedule, cost, risk, reporting
• Experience managing stakeholders (clients, designers, contractors, regulators)
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts (especially change management)
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams
• Competence with PM tools (e.g., MS Project, risk registers, standard PM reporting)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. UK employees receive free single medical cover, digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, and reimbursement for professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through the Collectively program which includes matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

We value collaboration, safety, inclusion and belonging and support flexible working arrangements to maximise your potential. As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from those seeking flexible working and from candidates who may not meet all listed requirements.