Market
Energy
Principal Economics Consultant
Jacobs
London, UK
Posted on Mar 20, 2026
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
➡️ At Jacobs, your work goes far beyond analysis — it helps shape the future of infrastructure, energy, water, transport, places and sustainable development
➡️ As a Principal Consultant within our Economics and Outcomes team, you’ll enable clients to make robust, evidence-led decisions that translate into meaningful, real world outcomes
➡️ From energy transition and future mobility to placemaking and climate resilience, your insights will influence national policies, unlock investment, and deliver lasting social value
➡️ This is an opportunity to lead and / or support high profile work, challenge conventional thinking, and play an active role in creating a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable world
What’s in it for You?
📈 Purpose-driven work — contribute to nationally significant infrastructure, sustainability and social impact projects
🌍 Collaboration at scale — work alongside global experts within diverse, multidisciplinary teams
🚀 Career progression — access leadership development, technical communities, and knowledge networks
😍 A values-led culture — be part of an organisation that champions inclusion, innovation, and going beyond
💪 Flexibility that works — hybrid working, flexible patterns, and wellbeing support
We Offer
💷 Competitive salary: We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience
🏖️ 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
😍 Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
👶 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, Belfast
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (40 hours)
Grade: Principal Consultant
About the Opportunity
💪 You’ll join Jacobs’ 1,000-strong Programmes & 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
As a Principal Consultant, you’ll:
☑️ 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
Here's what you'll need
✅ 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
We’re seeking people with a genuine passion for economics and strategic advisory, and the confidence to deliver value across complex, high profile programmes.
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Ready to make a difference?
👉 Apply now.
🏙️ Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40 hour working week as standard
🍀 Good luck with your application
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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | West Midlands | United Kingdom |
| Edinburgh | East Lothian | United Kingdom |
| Glasgow | Lanarkshire | United Kingdom |
| Belfast | Antrim | United Kingdom |
| London | Greater London | United Kingdom |
| Manchester | Greater Manchester | United Kingdom |
