At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects from idea to investment-ready solutions in engineering.
- Company: Jacobs, a forward-thinking company solving critical global challenges.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive pension, and opportunities for real-world impact.
- Other info: Join a diverse team focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of engineering and influence global strategies.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, experience in innovation, and ability to communicate effectively.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
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. We are building out an incubation capability and are looking for an experienced engineer to lead early‑stage ideas through validation and investment readiness. This is a greenfield opportunity that will shape how incubation is done and influence senior decision‑making across our global business.
Day to Day
- Lead the incubation phase from idea through to validated, investment‑ready solution
- Shape early‑stage ideas into clear problem statements and structured solution pathways
- Facilitate workshops with engineers, designers, and technical leaders to uncover challenges and co‑create solutions
- Partner with global teams to align stakeholders and build momentum behind new ideas
- Analyse current engineering workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
- Design future‑state processes enabled by tools, automation, and data
- Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their practical application within engineering delivery
- Translate opportunities into compelling, data‑led business cases for senior leadership
- Quantify value through KPIs, benefits modelling, and opportunity sizing
- Clearly communicate trade‑offs, risks, and strategic alignment
- Support the transition from concept through to delivery readiness and potential scaling
- Work with change teams to enable adoption and embed new ways of working
What’s In It For You
- Play a key role in shaping how engineering is delivered across global infrastructure programmes
- Work on high‑impact transformation initiatives with real‑world outcomes
- Influence strategy and investment decisions—not just execution
- Collaborate with experts across engineering, data, and technology
- Help build and define a growing incubation and innovation capability
- Develop a unique blend of strategy, innovation, and delivery experience
- Gain exposure to complex challenges across regions and disciplines
- Be part of a forward‑thinking team focused on continuous improvement and innovation
Benefits
- A global network of expertise and opportunity
- A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging
- Flexible working arrangements that support your well‑being and potential
- Opportunities to make a real‑world impact through our global giving and volunteering programmes
- Up to 10% pension
- 24 days (+10 days bought) holidays
- Free medical and income protection insurance and many more
Technical / Core Capabilities
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguity
- Experience facilitating workshops and driving structured innovation
- Ability to influence stakeholders across functions without formal authority
- Strong communication and storytelling skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences
- Strategic mindset with the ability to simplify complex challenges
- Experience in engineering, digital delivery, consulting, or technical environments
- Understanding of process improvement, workflow design, or automation
- Experience developing business cases, including cost and value modelling
- Exposure to emerging technologies, digital tools, or data‑driven solutions (desirable)
- Experience working across global or multidisciplinary teams (desirable)
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 the role.
Incubation Manager in Glasgow employer: Jacobs
At Jacobs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an Incubation Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to shape engineering delivery across global infrastructure programmes while enjoying flexible working arrangements, a strong focus on well-being, and a commitment to continuous improvement. With access to a global network of expertise and a range of benefits including generous holiday allowances and comprehensive insurance, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking environment.
