Senior Associate Hydraulic Lead - Building Services

At Jacobs, we're delivering some of the region's most complex and impactful building and infrastructure projects, helping clients solve critical challenges through innovative engineering and design solutions. As our Buildings and Places business continues to grow across Australia, New Zealand and the wider region, we're looking for an experienced Senior Associate Hydraulic Lead to join our team.

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the delivery of major building, mission-critical and Data Centre projects while helping shape the future growth of our Hydraulic Engineering capability. Working closely with clients, project teams and multidisciplinary specialists, you'll provide technical leadership, build strategic relationships and contribute to the continued success of Jacobs' Buildings business.

The position is ideally suited to an experienced hydraulic engineering professional who enjoys combining engineering excellence with client engagement, project delivery, business development and team leadership. As a trusted advisor to clients, you'll help deliver complex projects, identify new opportunities and support the growth of both our people and our project portfolio across Australia and the broader region.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of hydraulic engineering design and consultancy services across complex building, mission-critical and infrastructure projects
- Provide technical leadership through the development, review and assurance of hydraulic engineering designs and project deliverables
- Act as a Hydraulic Lead on major projects, ensuring high-quality technical outcomes and successful project delivery
- Manage projects and design packages, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor across both public and private sector projects




- Drive business development and work-winning activities by identifying opportunities, supporting pursuits and contributing to successful project outcomes
- Prepare and contribute to proposals, bids and tender submissions
- Represent Jacobs at client meetings, industry forums and thought leadership events
- Support the ongoing growth and development of Jacobs' Hydraulic Engineering capability across Australia, New Zealand and the wider region

Here's what you'll need

- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline
- Significant experience delivering hydraulic engineering design and consultancy services within the built environment sector
- Demonstrated technical expertise across hydraulic systems design for complex buildings and major development projects
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project delivery teams and coordinating hydraulic services through all project phases
- Strong understanding of relevant Australian standards, codes and industry best practices
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strategic client relationships within a consulting environment
- Strong commercial awareness, including project planning, budgeting and risk management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience delivering projects within sectors such as Data Centres, commercial, health, education, defence, aviation or other mission-critical facilities will be highly regarded

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering some of the region's most technically challenging and high-profile projects. You'll work alongside industry-leading specialists, leverage Jacobs' global expertise and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our Buildings and Places business.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have current Australian working rights. Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold unrestricted work rights in Australia, including Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and Current Zealand Citizens with the right to work in Australia.

📌 Senior Associate Hydraulic Lead (North Sydney)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 North Sydney