Principal Economics Consultant / Associate Director / Senior Associate

Your impact

➡️ At Jacobs, your work will shape the future of infrastructure, energy, and sustainable development

➡️ As a Principal Consultant or Associate Director / Senior Associate in our Economics and Outcomes team, you'll help clients make smarter, evidence-based decisions that drive real-world change

➡️ From energy transition and future mobility to placemaking and climate response, your insights will influence national strategies, unlock investment, and deliver social value

➡️ This is your opportunity to lead meaningful projects, guide strategic thinking, and contribute to a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable world

What's in it for You?

📈 Work on projects that matter - national infrastructure, sustainability, and social impact

📈 Collaborate with global experts and multidisciplinary teams

📈 Access leadership development and technical networks

📈 Enjoy flexible working and wellbeing support

📈 Be part of a company committed to inclusion, innovation, and going beyond

We offer

💷 Competitive salary: We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience

⌚ Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations

🏖️ 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days

👵 Robust Pension Contributions: We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future

⚕️ Comprehensive Health Coverage: Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family

👶 Family Planning Support: Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enhanced Parental Leave: Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs

4️⃣ Life assurance at 4x your salary

♿ Income Protection: Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury

😄 Wellbeing Hub: Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn

💼 Professional Development: We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities

😇 Community Engagement: Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations

Locations

Manchester, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh (with expansion plans in Dublin and Belfast)

Contract Type

Permanent, Full-Time 40 hours

Grade

Principal Consultant | Associate Director

About the opportunity

You'll be part of Jacobs' 1,000-strong Programmes & Advisory team in Europe, working with global experts across disciplines. Our Economics and Outcomes capability provides cutting-edge analysis and business case support to clients across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

Whether you're joining as a Principal Consultant or stepping into an Associate Director / Senior Associate role, you'll:

☑️ Lead high-impact projects in energy, transport, water, environment, and smart cities

☑️ Advise public and private sector clients on strategy, investment, and transformation

☑️ Collaborate across sectors and capabilities, including technical delivery teams and strategic consultants

☑️ Shape the future of infrastructure, with a focus on decarbonisation, digitalisation, and sustainability

☑️ Grow your career through leadership opportunities, thought leadership, and global networks

We're looking for economists who are curious, collaborative, and driven to go beyond-whether you're early in your leadership journey or ready to take the next big step.

Here's what you'll need

Depending on the level, you'll bring:

✅ Relevant academic qualifications in economics, public policy, finance, or related fields

✅ Significant experience in economic consulting or advisory

✅ Strong strategic mindset, with experience in market assessments, business case development, and impact evaluation

✅ Commercial acumen, with experience in consultancy sales, project delivery, and client engagement

✅ Technical proficiency in spreadsheet modelling, GIS, data analytics, and big data tools

✅ Sector expertise in energy transition, infrastructure, regulation, or digital transformation

✅ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and shape compelling narratives

✅ Leadership experience, including mentoring teams and driving innovation

We're seeking candidates with a passion for economics and strategic advisory, and the ability to deliver value across complex programmes.

❓ READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Apply NOW!

🏙️ Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40 hour working week as standard.