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

Help shape the future of cities and infrastructure.

We're looking for a Principal Urban Designer, in our Brisbane office, to lead and grow Jacobs' urban design capability across Australia and New Zealand while influencing some of the region's most significant infrastructure, precinct renewal and city-shaping projects.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking, client leadership and project delivery. You'll work with government and private sector clients to identify opportunities, shape project vision and strategy, build trusted relationships, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional urban outcomes.

In this role, you will

- Grow and strengthen our urban design capability and team across ANZ.
- Influence major transport, infrastructure and precinct projects from vision through to delivery.
- Develop long-term client relationships and help shape future opportunities.
- Lead complex urban design and city-shaping projects.
- Collaborate with planners, architects, landscape architects, engineers and economists to deliver integrated solutions.
- Contribute to thought leadership and help position Jacobs as a leader in urban design and placemaking

Here's what you'll need

- A background in urban design, architecture, urban planning, strategic planning, landscape architecture or a related discipline.
- Experience leading complex infrastructure, precinct or city-shaping projects.
- Strong client relationship and business development capability.
- The ability to translate strategic conversations into meaningful project outcomes.




- A passion for mentoring people and growing capability.

If you're excited by the opportunity to grow a leading urban design practice, influence major infrastructure investments and create better outcomes for cities, communities and places, 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 perks 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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a 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.

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📌 Principal Urban Designer (Queensland)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Queensland