About the Role
As a Design Manager,lead our design consultancy services and provide strategic technical direction across the Wellington region,and Australia. Working alongside Project Executives and Technical Leaders,play a pivotal role in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary transport projects that make a difference to our communities.
What You'll Do
- Lead design management on major infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
- Drive project success through effective risk management, quality assurance, and digital engineering implementation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with private and public sector clients.
- Oversee the production of high-quality engineering design deliverables.
- Manage diverse project teams, including global resources and subcontractors.
- Support business growth through proposal development and tender preparation.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in design management within the transport infrastructure sector.
- Proventrack recordof successful project delivery in the Wellington/ANZ region.
- Exceptional client relationship management skills.
- Strong experience in Digital Engineering/BIM implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Experience in managing complex budgets and commercial outcomes.
What We Offer
have access to comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life insurance, professional development, paid parental leave from day one plus many more.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we’re a founding member of The Diversity Agenda and are committed to making our industry more inclusive and diverse. We acknowledge the unique status of Māori as the indigenous people of Aotearoa and have a continued focus in building cultural understanding and competence in Te Ao Māori.
No matter what drives you, you’ll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Please contact the team if you require support or reasonable adjustments regarding our recruitment process (for example, you need the application form in a different format).
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
