Economist - Senior, Principal or Associate Director level Opportunities for professional growth and development Collaborative and inclusive work environment Be part of a team that goes beyond to deliver impactful solutions Jacobs' commitment to work/life balance and the benefits we offer are truly brilliant We Offer Competitive salary Fantastic work-life balance and flexibility: hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations 24 days holiday option to buy a further 10 days Single medical cover and Digital GP service with option to add partner and family Fertility healthcare and family planning Enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes Enhanced pension contributions 4 Life assurance at 4x salary Income protection Online Wellbeing hub with free access to paid apps such as Calm and Daily Burn Professional membership fees and CPD Charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations The Role Join Jacobs' Programmes & Advisory team in Europe, where around 1,000 dedicated professionals provide innovative solutions in the civil infrastructure sectors. Our Economics and Outcomes capability supports clients with economic analysis and business case development, driving commercial success and societal well-being. Our Work Focuses On: Evidence-based decision making Agile delivery and outcomes through performance measurement Strategy, narrative, and stakeholder communications The ethos of "Go Beyond" We are looking for passionate economists at various career stages to join our dynamic team. Our sectors include energy, water, environment, transport, and economic development. You will collaborate with talented colleagues to deliver impactful projects and grow our business in regulated sectors and sustainable development. Clients include private investors / developers, Government Departments and regional / local authorities. Key responsibilities include: Supporting/leading significant engagements in economic analysis and advisory Developing new and existing business engagements Delivering and enhancing project capabilities Supporting project delivery within our business management systems You will be working on some cutting edge projects, such as hydrogen transportation, boosting power to large scale data centres and working closely with the Department for Net Zero. A good understanding of economic trends and markets across at least one of our sector interests in a relevant professional environment Consultancy sales and project delivery experience Proficiency in spreadsheet modelling, GIS, database software, and big data analysis Good interpersonal and organisational skills to build relationships across operational and sales teams Strong problem-solving skills Relevant academic qualifications and professional memberships Ready to make a difference? Apply through our careers page with your resume and cover letter. OUR CULTURE Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs [1] www.jacobs.com We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. 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