Principal Econometrics Consultant / Associate Director / Senior Associate in Newtownabbey

At Jacobs, we are 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:

• As a Principal Economics Consultant or Associate Director / Senior Associate, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping infrastructure investment and policy decisions that drive societal progress.
• You’ll lead high-profile advisory projects across transport, energy, utilities, and housing — helping public & private sector clients make evidence-based decisions that improve lives and communities.
• Your work will influence national strategies, deliver measurable outcomes, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
• This is your chance to make a real difference — combining 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.
• Enjoy flexible working and wellbeing support.

We offer:

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations.
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days.
• Robust Pension Contributions: 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.
• 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.
• 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: 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 in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. 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.
• A platform for growth, with access to global networks, leadership development, and flexible working.

Whether you’re passionate about data-driven decision-making or influencing public policy, this role offers the scope and support to thrive.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A degree or masters 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).
• Proven ability to apply econometric techniques to real-world infrastructure or policy challenges (for econometrics specialists).
• Strong 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.
• A passion for delivering quality, driving innovation, and making a meaningful impact.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Apply NOW!

Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40 hour working week as standard. Jacobs values collaboration and believes 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.

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.