Principal Economics Consultant / Associate Director / Senior Associate

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham seeks a Principal Economics Consultant to lead high-impact projects in energy and transport sectors. This role offers strategic and technical challenges with significant client engagement and opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate has a strong background in economic consulting and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and extensive professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

24 days holiday plus option to buy more

Robust pension contributions

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellbeing Hub access

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in economic consulting or advisory.
• Sector expertise in energy transition, infrastructure, or digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects in energy, transport, water, and environment.
• Advise clients on strategy, investment, and transformation.
• Collaborate across sectors with delivery teams and consultants.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Technical proficiency in data analytics

Leadership experience

Education

Relevant academic qualifications in economics

Tools

Spreadsheet modelling

GIS

Big data tools

Job description

Principal Economics Consultant / Associate Director / Senior Associate

Jacobs
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic qualifications in economics, public policy, finance or related fields.
• Significant experience in economic consulting or advisory.
• Strong strategic mindset – market assessments, business case development, impact evaluation.
• Commercial acumen – consultancy sales, project delivery, 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 – influencing stakeholders, shaping narratives.
• Leadership experience – mentoring teams, driving innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid, part‑time, different hours and locations).
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days.
• Robust pension contributions up to 10%.
• Comprehensive health coverage and digital GP service.
• Family planning support and enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance at 4× salary.
• Income protection.
• Wellbeing Hub – free access to Calm, Daily Burn.
• Professional development – cover membership fees, CPD opportunities.
• Community engagement – charity matched‑funding, paid volunteering.

Contract Type

Permanent, Full‑time 40 hours.

Locations

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

About Jacobs

Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40‑hour working week as standard. We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Employee Networks and Communities of Practice. As a disability confident employer, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all the listed requirements. We support flexible working and provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.