About the Opportunity
You’ll join Jacobs’ 1,000-strong Programme & Advisory team in Europe, collaborating with specialists across the globe and across disciplines.
Our Economics and Outcomes capability delivers leading-edge economic analysis, commercial insight, and business case development for clients across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.
Your role will be pivotal in creating integrated environments that support smarter, data‑driven decision‑making.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and/or support high‑impact projects across infrastructure development in energy, transport, water, environment, and smart cities.
- Advise public and private sector clients on strategy, investment, transformation, evaluation and learning.
- Work seamlessly across technical and advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Shape the future of infrastructure, with a strong focus on sustainable development and “no regrets decision‑making” for our clients in the public and private sectors.
- Build your profile through leadership, mentoring, thought leadership, and global collaboration.
Qualifications
- Relevant academic qualifications in economics, public policy, finance, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in economic consulting or advisory environments.
- A strong strategic mindset, with experience in market assessment, business cases, and impact evaluation.
- Commercial acumen, including consultancy sales, project delivery, and client engagement.
- Technical capability in spreadsheet modelling, and experience with GIS, data analytics, or big data tools.
- Sector expertise in infrastructure, energy transition, transport, water, places or sustainable development.
- Clear, compelling communication skills — able to influence stakeholders and shape powerful narratives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
- 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days.
- Robust pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future.
- Comprehensive health coverage with medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family.
- Employee networks and support for a diverse workforce.
- Family planning support – access to fertility healthcare and family planning services.
- Enhanced parental leave, pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programmes.
- Life assurance at 4x your salary.
- Income protection – financial security in case of long‑term illness or injury.
- Well‑being hub – free access to wellbeing apps.
- Professional development – covering membership fees and CPD opportunities.
- Community engagement – paid volunteering time, charity matched funding and charitable donations.
Locations
Manchester, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Belfast
Contract
Permanent | Full‑time (40 hours)
Grade
Principal Consultant
As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working or who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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