Principal Landscape Architecture and Urban Design

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

Lead placemaking excellence and shape sustainable cities with Jacobs.

Jacobs is seeking a
Principal Landscape Architect & Urban Designer
to join our Placemaking team in Auckland. In this senior leadership role, you'll combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and client engagement to deliver innovative solutions for major and complex projects. You will influence the design and delivery of transformative initiatives, provide leadership that inspires innovation and champions design excellence, and build strong client relationships to secure new opportunities. Working collaboratively across geographies, you'll connect with global experts, contribute to integrated delivery, and access structured career development while mentoring emerging talent.

• Lead and deliver landscape architecture and urban design solutions for complex placemaking projects.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction, driving innovation and digital delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, anticipating needs and ensuring exceptional service.
• Support business development, bid preparation, and work-winning activities.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Promote Jacobs' placemaking offering through industry engagement and thought leadership.

Here's what you'll need

• Extensive experience in landscape architecture and urban design, with proven leadership on major projects.
• A strategic and innovative mindset, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across teams and regions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (spoken and written).
• Detailed knowledge of technical leadership in your discipline and ability to coordinate with related disciplines.
• Active industry involvement and commitment to thought leadership.

Why Jacobs?
At Jacobs, we create a more connected, sustainable world. You'll join a global leader in design and engineering, working on projects that shape vibrant, resilient communities. We offer flexible working arrangements, a culture of inclusion, and limitless opportunities for career growth whether you aspire to lead projects, influence strategy, or expand into global leadership roles

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 maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to 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. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption, and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support
Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.