Graduate Architect jobs at Jacobs in United Arab Emirates, Dubai International Financial Centre

From large scale regeneration and climate change responses to multi-purpose and smart infrastructure, we’re delivering integrated and resilient solutions that reinvent cities, reconnect communities and create lasting value.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and coordination of all stages from concept design through to Issue For Construction. You will be looking for the ultimate solution that will add value to the design process and will be able to articulate your ideas and solutions confidently to decision makers.

You will be dealing with multidisciplinary design and coordination, communicating with internal technical stakeholders including structure, mechanical, electrical, fire and life safety professionals etc. You will be participating in workshops helping to guide teams in the right direction, ensuring that the quality of the deliverables is fully coordinated in line with client requirements.

As a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager, you will lead environmental permitting and related efforts to support project development and meeting client objectives and project-specific internal financial goals. Your analytical and writing skills will be called upon as you lead development of quality client deliverables. Your project management or task leadership will include permit strategy and impact avoidance and minimization, preparing permit applications and environmental compliance documents, and client communication. You will provide motivation and direction to project teams while you in turn are partnered with experience project delivery leaders, technical leaders, and mentors to facilitate your project and career priorities. Our global team provides you with the tools to keep your career growing as well as those around you.

Key Responsibilities of this Position Include:

• Serve as Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager in the successful planning and execution of primarily infrastructure development projects.
• Develop permitting strategies, provide regulatory guidance, and coordinate environmental resource surveys (biological, cultural) to document existing conditions and to identify sensitive resources on a project site.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of technical documents.
• Lead coordination with clients and regulatory agencies to discuss and negotiate project impacts, permitting requirements, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide mentorship, growth, and direction to junior and mid-level staff, and aid in their career growth.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams to complete projects on time and on budget.

Strategy And Business Development Responsibilities:

• Work with Jacobs Client Account Managers and Operations on strategic pursuits, including proposals and business development.
• Conduct business development activities through direct client contact.
• Lead proposal and cost development activities for environmental tasks.

As part of our graduate program, you'll contribute to projects that are reshaping how people across the UAE live, play, and thrive. From sustainable cities to advanced transportation networks, you'll be at the forefront of innovations that are defining our nation's tomorrow.

Our award-winning development program offers structured mentoring, hands-on project experience, and comprehensive training that will empower you to make meaningful contributions from day one. You'll collaborate with industry experts on transformative projects while building the foundation for an impactful career.

Job Description:

• Supporting all aspects of the Mechanical consulting function.
• Mechanical Consulting in either our infrastructure or building sectors and will be covering design and construction supervision projects, project engineering, planning and design tasks for multi-discipline projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of engineering calculations, proposals, and reports.
• Supporting our senior team members as you are exposed to diverse projects and enjoy ongoing career development opportunities.

On Jacobs’ Graduate Program you will work on real projects, bids and tenders from the get-go. Gaining valuable experience to build on your theoretical knowledge, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a range of experts and industry leaders to help guide, mentor and shape your career.

As a Graduate at Jacobs, you’ll be a valued member of our team from Day 1 and work on real projects from the get-go. From gaining hands-on experience to participating in networking events and structured learning sessions, here are some of the activities you’ll encounter in our Graduate Development Program.

Program Overview:

• Two-year, self-directed program
• Learning and development of future skills
• Exposure to various business units and functions
• Assigned Mentor throughout the program
• Mid-year and year-end Evaluation
• Career pathing opportunities after graduation
• Exposure to high-level business leaders
• Networking with other graduates globally
• 70% of learning will be completed on the job
• 20% of learning will be completed through mentoring/coaching
• 10% of learning will be completed through formal learning courses

Core Focus Area:

We are offering graduate
Engineering vacanciesbelow for UAE Nationals based in Dubai or willing to relocate to Dubai.

• Graduate Architect
• Graduate Urban Planner / Designer
• Graduate Civil Engineer
• Graduate Electrical Engineer
• Graduate Mechanical Engineer
• Graduate Graphic Designer
• Graduate Coastal Engineer
• Graduate Coastal Engineer
• Graduate Ports & Maritime
• Graduate Highways Engineer
• Graduate Transport Planner
• Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
• Graduate Tunneling Engineer
• Graduate / Entry Bridge Engineer

As part of our graduate program, you'll contribute to projects that are reshaping how people across the UAE live, play, and thrive. From sustainable cities to advanced transportation networks, you'll be at the forefront of innovations that are defining our nation's tomorrow.

Our award-winning development program offers structured mentoring, hands-on project experience, and comprehensive training that will empower you to make meaningful contributions from day one. You'll collaborate with industry experts on transformative projects while building the foundation for an impactful career.

Job Description:

• Assist in creating architectural designs, drafting plans, and producing detailed drawings using software like AutoCAD or Revit.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on ongoing projects, contributing to design development, site visits, and documentation.
• Research materials, construction techniques, and sustainable practices relevant to architectural projects.
• Prepare visual presentations, 3D models, and renderings to communicate design concepts effectively.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Design Graduate, Middle East

Working in close collaboration with the Middle East HSE in Design Lead, you will play a proactive, visible and diligent role during all aspects of Engineering & Design work to ensure that our teams are meeting the intent of HSE in Design Best Practice Guidance, local work instructions, and legislative requirements. The HSE in Design Graduate is the safety conscious of the design and promotes Jacobs HSE in Design principles on projects.

In this role, you are expected to challenge the norm and encourage innovation across the design process to make our designs even safer through the lifecycle of the project seeking to eliminate and mitigate hazards which arise during construction, use, operation and maintenance, future renovation and eventual demolition of the facility, plant or infrastructure.

For you to provide the necessary HSE in Design advisory services, you will receive detailed and comprehensive training on Jacobs HSE in Design best practice, design management tools and HSE in Design templates. This will ensure the consistency and complete execution of HSE in Design on all Jacobs design projects.

Key responsibilities of the HSE in Design Graduate:

• Assist in the preparation of the HSE in Design Execution Plan.
• Communicate the HSE in Design Execution Plan to our design team.
• Advise team on local H&S legislation, hazards and control measures with respect to design.
• Assist in the facilitation of project HSEiD training and workshops (as required).
• Proactively support and facilitate competency assessment of internal teams and subconsultants.
• Assisting coordination between multi-disciplinary design teams:
  • Attend key design team meetings when appropriate.
  • Review minutes/action & decision lists arising from design meetings.
  • Review of project design documentation including drawings, reports and Design Risk Assessments.
  • Work with the Designers in ensuring HSE in Design is considered in evaluation of design options and to solve design risk problems.
• Carry out intermittent and detailed reviews of the design risk registers (HERR) as appropriate project phases.
• Escalate to the Project Manager any significant design risk impacts and or/where there is a risk to project delivery.
• Share the successes and lessons learned within the HSE in Design community.
• Explore and discover new avenues to enhance the continued growth of HSE in Design in the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with transport planners, engineers, architects, designers, surveyors, urban designers, and project managers to provide integrated design solutions.
• Participate in project teams delivering transport planning and engineering strategies, transport studies, and transport modelling services.
• Develop a rounded set of skills in areas such as traffic engineering, active travel scheme design, transformational placemaking, transport decarbonization, traffic management solutions, and public transport schemes.

What We Offer:

• Structured two-year development program with mentoring and experiences to help you grow.
• Opportunities for relevant business and technical training to support your career development.
• Support from a mentor, local and regional teams, management team, and experts.
• Room to grow your network and knowledge base to create innovative solutions.
• Regular feedback from Mentor and Line Manager.
• Participation in the monthly call with the Global Future Graduate Development Program at Jacobs in all regions.