Senior Transport Design Lead & Client Partner

Jacobs; Hinchinbrook Shire; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing benefits

Volunteer program

Job summary

Jacobs is recruiting a Principal Design Manager in Australia/New Zealand to lead major transport projects across road, rail and bus rapid transit. You will drive strategy, delivery, and strong client leadership while mentoring multidisciplinary teams in a global, collaborative environment.

You will strengthen client relationships, help win work, and promote safety and knowledge sharing across Jacobs’ global network, with a flexible, hybrid working policy and a focus on long-term partnership with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering and RPEQ registration required.
• Extensive experience leading transport infrastructure design delivery.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to thrive in a global, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major transportation projects across Australia and New Zealand (bus rapid transit, roads/highways, rail).
• Provide clear direction, manage client relationships, and position Jacobs for ongoing success.
• Mentor and coach multidisciplinary teams, promote knowledge sharing and safety.
• Represent Jacobs at industry events and contribute to market growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring skills

Global collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering + RPEQ

Job description

Jacobs is recruiting a Principal Design Manager in Australia/New Zealand to lead major transport projects across road, rail and bus rapid transit. You will drive strategy, delivery, and strong client leadership while mentoring multidisciplinary teams in a global, collaborative environment.

You will strengthen client relationships, help win work, and promote safety and knowledge sharing across Jacobs’ global network, with a flexible, hybrid working policy and a focus on long-term partnership with