Asia Pacific & Middle East
2021 Wrapped
We've done some incredible things this year in our region. Let's review some of our key highlights by month...
January
The start of a new calendar year for our employees...
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
We were selected by the Sharqia Development Authority (SDA) to deliver a study about developing the Mohammed Bin Salman Coastal Corridor, Saudi Arabia.
February
HIGHLIGHT
The global Focus 2023 strategy launched, setting the blueprint for the next stage of our business transformation.
CELEBRATION
Chinese New Year celebrations began across Asia, with many across the globe joining celebrations.
AWARD WIN
Named Most Popular Engineering and Resources Employer at the esteemed Australian Financial Review's Graduate Employers awards.
INCLUSION
Cultural awareness tool Globesmart launched to improve cultural understanding and collaboration globally.
DIGITAL
eComply tool launched which combines digital twin technology, machine learning and spatial intelligence to streamline planning on housing development projects.
GLOBAL STRATEGY
Focus 2023 global strategy launched to transform how we work and strengthen our foundation for company transformation.
March
HIGHLIGHT
The FY21/22 Asia Strategy launched to drive transformational growth across our Asia business.
CAREERS
New Executive Interns appointed in Australia.
TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH IN ASIA
Regional strategy launched to help drive transformational growth in Asia.
INCLUSION
International Women’s Day celebrated highlighting how employees #choosetochallenge gender inequality.
The Australian Workplace Equality Index survey was launched to assess LGBTI inclusion.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
The ANZ team helped developing nations access clean energy with the east African geothermal project. We took on a digital solution project for Tasmania Roads, and we secured the Contact Energy Tauhara Geothermal Steamfield detailed design project.
In the Middle East, we were chosen to deliver the Saudi NEOM International Airport Traffic Forecasting Studies project, and we won the Engineering Consultancy Services contract at Jeddah Islamic Port.
STRATEGY
The Asia region launched its strategy to drive transformational growth in the region.
April
HIGHLIGHT
We listened - in April we launched action plans globally in response to the global culture survey 'Have your voice heard'.
Continuing a strong delivery across the entire region.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
In Asia, our strong relationship with Public Utilities Board (PUB) continued, with a project to help deliver clean water for Singapore, while in Malaysia a transport planning consultant role for the Penang South Reclamation was secured.
In ANZ, our long-standing relationship with our client, Health Infrastructure, continued with the St George’s hospital win; and we secured a significant transport project Sydney West Metro Project - Stage 2.
In the Middle East we continued our partnership with NEOM's water team to deliver NEOM Water Strategic Technical Service Framework.
EMPLOYEE NETWORKS
Asia inclusion Council appointed Co-Chairs and chapter leads for all three of Asia’s focused JENs: Jacobs Careers Network, Jacobs Women’s Network as well as OneWorld.
INCLUSION
In Saudi Arabia, two employees from JASARA were selected by Saudi Aramco to join the Gulf Region Organization for Women (GROW) committee to support womens careers.
CLIMATE ACTION
Jacobs celebrated Earth Day themed: "Restore our Earth." On the same day, we celebrated a year since we launched our Climate Action Plan.
May
HIGHLIGHT
Jacobs global community responded to India Covid crisis raising over US$149,000 for disaster relief.
INCLUSION
Everyday Respect gender equality campaign launched across ANZ to embed greater inclusive language and behaviour. National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week celebrated across Australia.
MENTAL WELLBEING
Singapore hosted Mental Health Matters program with clients and employees.
FUNDRAISING / COVID RESPONSE
Jacobs community raised over US$149,000 for India during the spike of cases of COVID-19 via Disaster Relief with Jacobs matching donations.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
In ANZ & Asia, we partnered with Hunter Water to help deliver their water strategy, and our Sydney & India teams collaborated on a project with School Infrastructure, NSW.
In ANZ, work continued on the Manuwarra Red Dog Highway project. We secured an industry partner role with Australia Government Department of Defence and won a project with Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANTSO) to safely manage radioactive waste.
RAMADAN
Jacobs employees around the globe marked Ramadan and subsequent Eid al-Fitr festival.
June
HIGHLIGHT
International Women in Engineering Day celebrated across the globe.
WELLBEING
New wellbeing provider, Healthworks, launched across Australia and New Zealand.
INCLUSION
International Women in Engineering Day celebrated across the globe raising the profile of our talented women employees.
BEYOND ZERO AWARDS
Asia Pacific & Middle East region had 29 winners announced.
MENTAL HEALTH
Jacobs named as Finalists in Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards 2021 for One Million Lives.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
In Asia, success on South East Asia’s first high-speed rail project; Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Rail (HSR), plus a win in the Philippines at Muja Power station.
In ANZ, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) strategy project secured for the Kennedy Highway, Queensland. Detailed design work for Transpower in New Zealand also continued with GID delivery.
In Morocco, we leveraged Australian coastal and marine specialists to secure the Kasbah Development project Feasibility Study, and in Saudi, a master plan role was won for the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) for the historic Diriyah site.
July
HIGHLIGHT
Sustainability strategy PlanBeyond 2.0 launched across the globe.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability strategy PlanBeyond 2.0 launched across the globe.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
In the Middle East, Deep Dive Dubai opened to the public.
In ANZ coastal hazards work continued with Environment Canterbury in South Island New Zealand and the Central Interceptor Tunnel Boring Machine Hiwa-i-te-Rangi officially set off on her 14.7-kilometre-long journey under Auckland. We also secured the Port Botany Rail Link D&C project.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Jacobs hosted event Water New Zealand's Young Water Professionals.
REMUNERATION
CEO Steve Demetriou announced an additional 1% increase to base salaries for all employees across the globe.
INCLUSION & COLLECTIVELY
MyFlex – Jacobs flexibility approach launched across ANZ; flexible working for any reason.
Collectively grant raised to sponsor an assistance puppy in Australia - an initiative as part of our ACE network focus.
August
HIGHLIGHT
Keith Lawson appointed Senior Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific & Middle East (APME) as part of our newly merged APME business.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
In August we launched the global thought leadership paper, Beyond Carbon - A holistic approach to net zero cities.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
In ANZ, we worked with Queensland’s Mount Isa City Council on a smart water meter program, and secured a project management role for the Department of Education. We also secured the SH1 Whangarei to Port Marsden Safety Upgrade Business Case for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
In the Middle East, Lead Design Consultant role secured for the Red Sea Development Company to help achieve the vision for the Red Sea Airport and another win with the Saudi King Abdulaziz Port project.
In Asia, contract secured with Hong Kong Civil Engineering and Development Departmenton on landslide prevention.
INCLUSION
Employees and PRISM celebrated Wear It Purple Day across Australia and New Zealand.
GRADUATE PROGRAM
55 graduates across ANZ and 23 graduates across the ME celebrated completing the two-year Jacobs graduation program.
MENTAL HEALTH
Jacobs partnered with MATES in Construction to launch One Million Lives with construction workers, supporting mental wellness.
OPPORTUNITIES
Brisbane announced as host city for 2032 Olympic Games – Sales & Marketing exploring opportunities.
LEADERSHIP
Keith Lawson appointed Senior Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific & Middle East (APME) as part of our newly merged APME business.
September
HIGHLIGHT
Technologist Career Framework launched across the Asia Pacific.
GROWTH
New Growth & Sales approach announced by newly appointed Growth & Sales Vice President, Kelly Maslin.
ENERGY TRANSITION
Jacobs enhanced focus on the global energy transition with new Solutions & Technology (S&T) roles to support.
COMMUNITY
Employees celebrated the biggest coffee break across Asia Pacific & Middle East.
Employees also celebrated Panache in India.
DIGITAL
Jacobs grew the digital team across APME with several strategic hires confirmed.
Monthly digital calls launched supporting the growth of our digital offering.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
In the Middle East, Water team won project to support water and wastewater projects as part of City of the New Future for NEOM.
In ANZ, design and construct contract secured for upgrade of Warringah Freeway, and the Central Tunnel package secured for Sydney Metro West. Lead designer role also secured for CSIRO on the Perth Precinct Project and Environmental services contract secured with Remondis, Australia.
In NZ we secured the Riverlink Technical Advisor Role for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and the Water Safety Planning support contract with Far North District Council.
INCLUSION
Māori Language Week celebrated across New Zealand.
ACE: World Alzheimers month marked across the globe.
WELLBEING
Jacobs celebrated RUOK? Day in ANZ.
Employee ‘Activate My Wellbeing’ program launched across ANZ.
AWARD WIN
Jacobs awarded for sustainability with Shell for soil and groundwater project.
October
HIGHLIGHT
Expo 2020 Dubai opened following seven years of program management to bring the site from desert to delivery.
STEAM
Jacobs announced STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Maths) goals to achieve 50,000 STEAM Hours by 2025.
e3
e3 annual reviews and priority setting period kicked off with high employee participation.
INCLUSION
Jacobs and the ACE employee network sponsored charity 'Institute of Neurodiversity' (ION).
BEYOND IF INNOVATION
APAC Technology & Innovation winners announced.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
In the Middle East, Expo 2020 Dubai opened following seven years of partnering and we received a Vault win at NEOM in KSA.
CLIMATE ACTION
2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26 kicked off in Glasgow, Scotland, UK – Jacobs leads conversations. Sparks podcast series launched.
GLOBAL INTEGRATED DELIVERY
FY22 lead regional GID business plans put in place across the globe.
November
HIGHLIGHT
New operating model put in place across the Middle East to position for future growth.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
In the Middle East, infrastructure and Stadia completed for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
In Asia, another win with PUB in Singapore secured at the Changi Water Reclamation Plant (CWRP) for a Greasy Waste Treatment Facility (GWTF).
INCLUSION
Jacobs announced as Most Outstanding Company in Gender Diversity by Engineers Australia.
Finalist position secured for Australian Human Resources Industry (AHRI) awards for ANZ Family & Domestic Abuse Policy.
AWARD WIN
Te Nikau, Grey Hospital & Health Centre awarded Excellence at the Property Industry Awards hosted by Property Council NZ.
MIDDLE EAST ORGANISTION
New Middle East operating model and organisation chart announced to position region growth.
INTERNS
ANZ interns commenced on the annual Jacobs internship program.
MENTAL WELLBEING
Jacobs presented at Work Health Safety Forum in Singapore, ‘Making Mental Health Matter – A Sharing by Jacobs'.
Positive Mental Health Champion (PMHC) training re-commenced across APME.
NEW WAYS OF WORKING
Hybrid Working Guide launched with people leader input & contributions.
Final change management sessions of the year hosted across ANZ.
December
HIGHLIGHT
Jacobs ANZ Vice President, Rich Hayers received Jacobs Most Inclusive Leader award.
INCLUSION
Several of our ANZ regional leaders shortlisted in Jacobs 2021 TogetherBeyond Inclusive Leader awards - Rich Hayers received most inclusive leader award.
ACE celebrated International Day of People with a Disability, and participated in the Purple Light Up initiative.
First lunch and learn for First Nations hosted in Australia with nearly 600 employees in attendance.
DIGITAL
Digital capability further enhanced with a number of new technical leads appointed across ANZ.
Some other highlights from 2021...
We know there are many more!
Email us your achievements and celebrations so we can keep sharing the great work we do - apaccommunications@jacobs.com
PROJECTS
ONGOING
Delivering year three of Victoria’s largest ever rail infrastructure project with Rail Projects Victoria.
WIN
24/7 carbon-free energy for a strategic partners’ Singapore operations, Confidential Global Tech Company.
WIN
First of its kind Wastewater based epidemiology lab using AI, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy.
WIN
Design proof checking of Mumbai coastal road to ensure climate resilience, Larsen & Tourbo.
WIN
Creating a continuous connection to Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Transport for NSW.
WIN
Government of Dubai 2040 policy – driver to unlocking the Emirates creation of complete communities.
TALENT
LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
A number of senior appointments were made including our strengthened Asia Pacific & Middle East leadership team.
GRADUATE RECRUITMENT
376 graduates & 106 interns hired across APAC. 40 graduates in the ME.
NEW HIRES
Growing our business: 878 role offers accepted across ANZ, 340 in the ME, 911 in India and 380 across Asia, 752 in our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) business.
Top 5 things we're looking forward to in 2022...
More offices opening around the globe post-pandemic.
Transformational growth.
A new global Jacobs strategy.
More collaboration with the Middle East in our newly combined business.
Enhanced regional and global connectivity.
2022 will be even bigger.
Thanks for everything you do to make Jacobs a company like no other.