Principal Econometrics Consultant / Associate Director / Senior Associate

Join Jacobs to apply for the Principal Econometrics Consultant / Associate Director / Senior Associate role.

Your impact

• At the forefront of shaping infrastructure investment and policy decisions that drive societal progress.
• Lead high‑profile advisory projects across transport, energy, utilities, and housing to help public & private sector clients make evidence‑based decisions that improve lives and communities.
• Influence national strategies, deliver measurable outcomes, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
• Combine technical excellence with strategic insight in a role that blends leadership, innovation, and purpose.

What's in it for you?

• Shape national infrastructure and investment strategy.
• Lead advisory projects with real‑world impact.
• Collaborate with global experts across disciplines.
• Access leadership development and technical networks.
• Flexible working and wellbeing support.

We offer

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work arrangements – hybrid, part‑time, and flexible hours, patterns, and locations.
• 24 days holiday plus option to buy a further 10 days.
• Robust pension contributions up to 10%.
• Comprehensive health coverage – single medical cover, Digital GP service, with options to add partner and family.
• Family planning support – access to fertility healthcare and family planning services.
• Enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs.
• Life assurance at 4× salary.
• Income protection in case of long‑term illness or injury.
• Wellbeing hub – free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn.
• Professional development – cover professional membership fees and continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Community engagement – charity matched‑funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations.

Locations

London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin

Contract type

Permanent, Full‑time

Grade

Principal Consultant

About the opportunity

You’ll join Jacobs’ Economics and Outcomes team, part of our wider Programmes & Advisory unit. Working alongside global experts, this role offers leadership of impactful projects across infrastructure, transport, and utilities; advanced technical work in econometrics, applied statistics, and large‑scale data analysis; strategic influence in shaping business cases, policy evaluations, and investment appraisals; client‑facing engagement with opportunities to grow relationships and identify new business; and a platform for growth with access to global networks, leadership development, and flexible working.

Qualifications

• Degree or master’s in economics, econometrics, statistics, finance, public policy, or a related field.
• Proven success in economic advisory, consulting, or public sector analysis.
• Advanced skills in R, Python, Stata, or similar tools and experience working with large datasets (for econometrics specialists).
• Ability to apply econometric techniques to real‑world infrastructure or policy challenges (for econometrics specialists).
• Familiarity with appraisal frameworks and business case development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to shape compelling narratives and influence stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior consultants.
• Passion for delivering quality, driving innovation, and making a meaningful impact.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now!

Company culture and values

Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40‑hour working week as standard. We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging, and put people at the heart of our business. We champion flexibility, wellbeing benefits, global giving, and volunteer opportunities to help our clients make the world a better place.

Equal opportunity statement

Jacobs is a disability confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled candidates and those who may not meet all listed requirements. We provide reasonable adjustments for applicants if required.