Market
Environmental
Principal/Senior Consultant
Jacobs
United Kingdom · London, UK
Posted on May 14, 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
Join a growing, high-performing sustainability and circular economy team solving some of the most complex challenges across infrastructure, utilities, transport, and the public sector.
Circular wind turbines, resource-efficient cities, resilient supply chain ecosystems, PFAS annihilation, breakthrough water conservation innovations… welcome to our circular revolution at Jacobs!
Our circular economy team delivers holistic solutions that restore resilience and drive sustainable growth. We take a system-level approach to address resource scarcity, pollution, biodiversity loss, waste and carbon emissions simultaneously.
We strongly believe in collaboration and building from existing for maximum impact.
A circular future can’t be achieved alone. Join our team and let’s deliver groundbreaking work together while having fun!
In this role, you will:
- Lead and deliver circular economy and sustainability programmes and projects end-to-end
- Think at system level to drive meaningful industry changes, linking circular benefits with decarbonisation, natural capital and social value
- Drive solutions across resource efficiency, supply chain resilience, waste-to-resource innovation, and circular procurement
- Embed circular principles and circular economy statements into projects’ design and lifecycle
- Drive business transformation and behaviour changes for circularity
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical and strategic expertise
- Collaborate with our global Circular Economy network to evolve leading-edge solutions
- Support business growth, contributing to bids, proposals, and client development
- Work closely with senior leaders, acting as a key partner within the team
You’ll be empowered to lead, influence, and innovate—without the need for direct authority—within a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking.
Here's what you'll need
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Strong experience in circular economy, sustainability, or environmental consulting
- Deep technical understanding of resource efficiency, waste management, and decarbonisation
- Proven ability to lead projects and deliver for clients in a consulting environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience in report writing, proposals, and presenting complex ideas with clarity
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence and coordinate across teams
- Degree in a relevant environmental or sustainability discipline
It would be a bonus if you have:
- Experience in material flow analysis and supply chain risks
- Chartered status or a relevant Master’s qualification
- Experience in infrastructure or multidisciplinary environments
- Knowledge of LCA, data analysis, or sustainable procurement
Why Jacobs?
At Jacobs, you’ll join a team that’s not only passionate about sustainability—but actively reshaping industries and communities. You’ll have the platform, support, and global reach to accelerate your career while making a tangible difference.
Ready to make your mark?
Apply now and help us build a more sustainable, circular future—together.
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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.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | Bristol City | United Kingdom |
| Bristol | Bristol City | United Kingdom |
