Principal Consultant

**Your Impact**:
He waka eke noa (we are all in the waka together)

Our climate is changing and Aotearoa’s water industry evolving. At Jacobs we’re working on projects across Aotearoa and supporting projects in Australia, the Pacific and worldwide. It’s an exciting time to join the Jacobs team to help us deliver these transformative projects.

Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Further enhance your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

**Your Impact**

Our Water Infrastructure team in New Zealand comprises technical specialists, designers, and engineers who work together in a vibrant environment, embracing inclusion, diversity and flexibility. We are delivering some of New Zealand’s most iconic water projects and providing outstanding engineering solutions to our clients, embracing sustainable solutions which demonstrate social value for Aotearoa.

Based in Wellington we are looking to appoint a **Principal Consultant (Water Infrastructure)** for our New Zealand operations. The purpose of this role is to strategically position Jacobs for the successful procurement and delivery of water projects and programmes and to support delivery of these projects and programmes by providing project directorship, strategic oversight, and project delivery guidance. Significant client engagement will be required, devoting efforts to activities which will provide visibility of project opportunities, and assist and advise Jacobs to strategically secure key projects and programmes within the market. You will lead and mentor staff - growing our Wellington team, contribute to business and sales planning activities, and assist and advise on growth opportunities and innovation.

The role will also include performance as the Designated Project Executive on projects for the successful achievement of the project objectives and meeting the project quality and financials obligations of the company.

**Here’s What You’ll Need**:
If you have a passion for Client Management and Strategic growth, and are looking for an empowering organisation that will give you a platform to realise your professional goals and invest in your career development, we want to hear from you.
- Sound understanding of the New Zealand water industry and an established network
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Commercial acumen - able to negotiate and resolve conflict through relationship and stakeholder management
- Proven ability to organize, direct, and motivate multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic outcomes
- Drive and a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems
- Strong communication, team leadership and staff mentoring skills
- An engineering degree or equivalent qualification

**Jacobs. A world where you can.**

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions - we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. 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 maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too - from participating in 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.
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