Smart Places and Digital Infrastructure Team Lead
Job Description
Job title: Smart Places and Digital Infrastructure Team Lead
Company: Jacobs
Job description: At Jacobs, we’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our businessAbout the OpportunityAt Jacobs, we are dedicated to tackling our clients’ toughest portfolio, programme and project challenges in order to achieve successful outcomes and benefits. We are a group of people excited to solve complex issues that have a positive impact on the world and we are always looking for like-minded people to join the Jacobs team.Within Peoples & Places Solutions, we are focused on the integration of smart and digitally connected placemaking with physical places to create better places. We are passionate about creating innovative and sustainable places that improve the quality of life for our clients and their communities. As the Smart Places and Digital Infrastructure Team Lead, you will be at the forefront of shaping innovative and digitally connected spaces that enhance the overall quality of life for communities. Your role will encompass three main pillars: Business Development, Team Development, and Project Ownership. You will have the opportunity to grow a dynamic team, foster creativity, and drive transformative projects that combine technology, sustainability, and community engagement.We are a multi-disciplinary team and work on a wide variety of projects from individual smart buildings to neighbourhood-scale developments and city-wide strategies in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. We collaborate with colleagues in many disciplines, from urban design to economics and from social value to infrastructures such as energy and transport. We work in many sectors from local and national government to retail and from aviation to leisure and entertainment. Our work is rooted in our clients’ values, and in Jacobs’ values – challenging today and reinventing tomorrow to create a better world. We are looking for a talented and motivated Team Manager to join our team and help us continue to lead the way in smart and digitally connected placemaking.Key Requirements
- Develop and execute business plans for smart and digitally connected placemaking projects
- Develop a team of placemaking experts in the development and delivery of projects
- Manage project budgets and timelines
- Capable of working on several projects at the same time and able to prioritise their activities
- Must be a “details” person as well as being able to work well with colleagues from a variety of disciplines
- Capable leader with a track record of managing and motivating diverse teams, including architects, urban planners, designers, engineers, and technologists.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for growth and development within the team and the industry.
- Hold key industry wide connections to support team business development
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the realm of smart placemaking, engaging with potential clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to create strategies that promote the team’s services and solutions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, nurturing long-term partnerships.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in placemaking and urban development.
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of smart placemaking projects, from concept development to execution and completion. Ensuring that projects are delivered within budget, on time, and in line with client expectations and quality standards.
