Senior Associate Design Manager - Water Infrastructure

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 impactOur Water team are proud to be delivering some of New Zealand’s most significant water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure projects. These include major wastewater tunnel systems, upgrades to large-scale treatment plants, and integrated stormwater solutions that support growing urban areas. Our teams are also involved in enhancing coastal resilience, managing flood risks, and developing long-term water resource strategies that balance supply, sustainability, and climate resilience. Together, these projects reflect our commitment to building healthier, more resilient communities across Aotearoa.With a large and growing pipeline of secure work ahead, our team in Auckland is looking for a Senior Associate Design Manager to join them. While this is a senior role in our team, it’s also a chance to stay hands-on, lead by example, and help shape meaningful outcomes for our communities. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, a leader within our team, helping mentor the leaders of tomorrow, and a key contributor to delivering technically excellent, sustainable solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary projects.There are three key parts to this role; the main purpose is to manage the deliverables of complex, multi-disciplinary projects, to provide specialised technical service at a high level, developing solutions to complex problems requiring an extensive understanding of practices, techniques, concepts and theoretical principles. Secondly, to establish and maintain client relationships. And thirdly to assist in mentoring and driving improvement within the team. The role will co-ordinate different groups involved in design and oversees multi-disciplinary teams. Reports on and monitors progress on designs responsible for. Interprets internal and external business issues and recommends best practice. Considers multiple perspectives to identify different solutions. Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Identifies applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems. Able to work independently and lead functional teams or projects.Here's what you'll needThe Senior Associate Design Manager is responsible for providing consultancy and engineering services in the market in the ANZ region including Deliver technically excellent engineering designs and consultancy services. Manage deliverables of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Carry out independent design/review/assurance on projects. Drive business development and be responsible for work winning, identify the next opportunities and support the winning of the opportunities Assist with bid preparation and submittals as required, support section leader, project managers in the delivery of financially successful projects. Develop and maintain strong key client relationships – act as a trusted advisor to a select group of Jacobs key clients across the public and private sector. Develop Jacobs’ capabilities and reputation in South East Asia, NZ and Australia by representing Jacobs at key thought leadership events. Manage projects delivering on cost, on time, and resulting in client satisfaction. Maintain compliance with Jacobs QA procedures, including the deliverables review QA process. Facilitate the technical development of more junior resources to meet market requirements. Engage with high performers in a team environment to facilitate knowledge sharing and coaching. Promote safety culture within the organisation and with our clients.Jacobs. A world where you can.  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 SupportMāori 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.