Design Manager

Overview Jacobs is seeking an experienced Design Manager (Civil) to join our Water Infrastructure team in Melbourne. This is a hands-on design leadership role for an engineer with strong Australian water industry experience who can both deliver technical designs personally and lead multidisciplinary teams across diverse water and wastewater projects. In this role, you'll deliver civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects ranging from treatment plants to pump station upgrades and pipeline systems. You'll manage the technical delivery of projects from concept through detailed design, ensuring interdisciplinary coordination while maintaining schedule, scope, and budget requirements. As part of our integrated ANZ Water team, you'll have opportunities to work on diverse projects throughout Australia and New Zealand, collaborating with specialists across the region. You’ll work with our portfolio of water utility clients where we hold panel positions, applying your technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions. Beyond technical design, you'll build and nurture client relationships, represent Jacobs at industry events, mentor junior staff and identify new opportunities to expand our services. Responsibilities Deliver civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects (e.g., treatment facilities, pump stations, pipeline systems). Lead technical delivery from concept through detailed design and ensure interdisciplinary coordination. Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining quality and safety standards. Lead multidisciplinary project teams and ensure high-quality design outcomes. Build and nurture client relationships, represent Jacobs at industry events, and identify opportunities to expand services. Mentor junior staff and support knowledge transfer within the team. Collaborate with specialists across the ANZ Water team on diverse projects. Qualifications Extensive experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Australia. Civil engineering background with proven ability to personally deliver technical designs. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex water infrastructure projects. Deep understanding of Australian water industry standards, codes, and best practices. Knowledge of construction and maintenance practicalities and their impact on design. Excellent client relationship skills and outstanding technical communication abilities. Experience across the full project lifecycle from concept through detailed design. Demonstrated expertise with water assets including treatment facilities, pump stations, and pipeline systems. Work Style & Diversity We’re open to considering candidates who need to work around school drop-offs/pick-ups or those interested in full-time/part-time job-sharing arrangements. We value collaboration and hybrid working policy to balance client delivery with flexible work arrangements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply; cultural safety and representation are prioritised during the interview process. Benefits & Inclusion Jacobs offers comprehensive employee benefits that support all stages of life, including wellbeing resources and family-friendly policies. We are recognised for gender equality and workplace inclusion, and we provide programs and networks to support employee belonging. Learn more about life at Jacobs and our inclusive culture on our careers site. Our commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging is reflected in our policies and programs, including support for flexible working arrangements, parental leave, fertility and family formation assistance, and menopause support. Additional Information Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. If you require recruitment process adjustments, please contact Careers Support. #J-18808-Ljbffr