Deputy Architect – Advanced Facilities Design

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Deputy Architect to lead the design of advanced facilities for pharmaceutical, FMCG and micro‑electronics sectors. The role involves translating process data into functional layouts, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and delivering sustainable, client‑focused solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop schematic layouts that integrate process equipment based on PFDs and process data.
• Perform space planning, optimizing movement of personnel, materials, washing and waste streams.
• Generate multiple design options with minimal client input and guide clients through concept selection.
• Ensure designs meet GMP validation requirements and statutory safety norms.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Author personnel gowning and safety‑in‑design specifications.
• Present facility concepts, utility options and site master plans to secure client buy‑in.

Required profile

• 4–15 years of experience designing advanced facilities for pharmaceutical, FMCG or micro‑electronics R&D and production sites.
• Strong knowledge of GMP compliance, plasma fractionation, cell and gene therapy, bio‑pharma, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic enzymes.
• Familiarity with micro‑electronics facilities such as OSATs, FABs and associated utility systems.
• Proven ability to challenge client requirements and defend technical decisions.
• Experience leading sustainability efforts on complex projects.

Required skills

• Schematic layout design
• Space planning
• Process Flow Diagram (PFD) interpretation
• GMP compliance
• Plasma fractionation facility design
• Cell and Gene Therapy facility design
• Bio‑pharma facility design
• OSAT and FAB design
• Utility and site infrastructure design
• Safety‑in‑design
• Sustainability coordination