Building Services Engineering Lead

Market Cities & Places 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 Are you ready to lead the delivery of transformative health infrastructure in New Zealand? Jacobs is seeking a Building Services Engineering Lead (Mechanical or Electrical) to join our Cities & Places business to play a pivotal role in the Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme in Christchurch. This is a unique opportunity to take the engineering lead on one of New Zealand's most significant health infrastructure programs, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and our Lead Architect for Health to ensure delivery excellence. As Engineering Lead (Mechanical or Electrical), you will: Lead the engineering delivery of the Christchurch Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme. Operate as a trusted client interface, ensuring technical excellence and stakeholder alignment. Lead & manage across disciplines to drive integrated solutions in complex environments. Champion Jacobs' values and safety culture while mentoring junior engineers. Play a key role in growing our NZ Building Services capability, identifying and winning new work locally. Here's what you'll need We're seeking a dynamic and experienced engineer who: Has a strong consultancy background and thrives in client-facing roles. Brings proven experience delivering hospital or health infrastructure projects. Is comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and managing project delivery. Has a work-winning mindset and understands the NZ market landscape. Is passionate about mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Has a background in Electrical or Mechanical engineering building services Why Jacobs? At Jacobs, we're not just building infrastructure, we're shaping the future. With a robust pipeline in health and advanced facilities, and opportunities across transport and data infrastructure, this role offers long-term career growth and impact. You'll be joining a global company with a local heart, where inclusion, innovation, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. #buildingservices 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 our Jacobs 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.

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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 . Locations City State Country Christchurch All NZ Regions New Zealand Christchurch All NZ Regions New Zealand Auckland All NZ Regions New Zealand