Associate Architect - Infrastructure

Jacobs; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing resources

Global volunteering program

Job summary

Jacobs in Auckland seeks an experienced Associate Architect to lead delivery of complex infrastructure projects, shaping outcomes for communities and environments. You’ll collaborate with architects, engineers, landscape architects and planners to ensure sustainable, people-focused design.

You will mentor junior staff, build trusted client relationships and drive growth of Jacobs’ architecture practice in New Zealand. Embrace flexible/hybrid work and a global company culture.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Architect or working toward registration.
• Experience leading delivery of complex projects.
• Able to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Builds strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Balance design thinking, technical expertise and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams on complex infrastructure assignments.
• Mentor emerging professionals and shape team growth.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, urban designers and planners to deliver sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Client relationships

Design thinking

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

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

Join a team helping deliver the projects that will shape how New Zealand's communities connect, move and grow.

We're looking for an experienced Associate Architect to join our Auckland team and help deliver complex infrastructure projects that create lasting value for clients, communities and the environments they serve.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside architects, engineers, landscape architects, urban designers and planners to deliver innovative, sustainable and people-focused outcomes. You'll lead project teams, build trusted client relationships, mentor emerging professionals and help shape the growth of our architecture practice.

Here's what you'll need

• Is a New Zealand Registered Architect (or working towards registration).
• Has experience leading the delivery of complex projects.
• Enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Builds strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Brings a balance of design thinking, technical expertise and project leadership.
• Is passionate about mentoring others and contributing to a positive team culture.

Why Jacobs?

You'll be part of a connected regional and global design community, working on impactful projects while collaborating with talented professionals across multiple disciplines. We value curiosity, innovation and technical excellence, and we're committed to helping our people grow and do their best work.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, influence great design outcomes and help shape the future of New Zealand's built environment, we'd love to hear from 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 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 ourJacobs 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.