Strategic Transport Infrastructure Leader

4 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Jacobs Full time

Company Overview

Jacobs is a leading provider of professional, technical, and construction services for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing. We're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced design leader to shape the future of transportation infrastructure in New Zealand and Australia. As a Design Manager, you'll lead our design consultancy services and provide strategic technical direction across the Wellington region, New Zealand, and Australia.

Your Impact

You'll play a pivotal role in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary transport projects that make a difference to our communities. You'll work alongside project executives and technical leaders to drive project success through effective risk management, quality assurance, and digital engineering implementation.

  • 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.

What You'll Need

  • 15+ years of relevant experience in design management within the transport infrastructure sector.
  • Proven track record of 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.


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