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Jacobs Economist - Senior Principal Associate Director level 
United Kingdom, England, Manchester 
123999964

18.01.2025
Your impact

* Opportunities for professional growth and development

* Collaborative and inclusive work environment

* Be part of a team that goes beyond to deliver impactful solutions

* Jacobs’ commitment to work/life balance and the benefits we offer are truly brilliant

We Offer

💷 Competitive salary

🏖️ 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes

👵 Enhanced pension contributions

4️⃣ Life assurance at 4x salary

♿ Income protection

😄 Online Wellbeing hub with free access to paid apps such as Calm and Daily Burn

💼 Professional membership fees and CPD

😇 Charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations

The Role

✅ Our Work Focuses On:

* Evidence-based decision making

* Agile delivery and outcomes through performance measurement

* Strategy, narrative, and stakeholder communications

* The ethos of “Go Beyond”

✅ Clients include private investors / developers, Government Departments and regional / local authorities.

Key responsibilities include:

➡️ Supporting/leading significant engagements in economic analysis and advisory

➡️ Delivering and enhancing project capabilities

You will be working on some cutting edge projects, such as hydrogen transportation, boosting power to large scale data centres and working closely with the Department for Net Zero.

Here's what you'll need

☑️ A good understanding of economic trends and markets across at least one of our sector interests in a relevant professional environment

☑️ Consultancy sales and project delivery experience

☑️ Proficiency in spreadsheet modelling, GIS, database software, and big data analysis

☑️ Strong problem-solving skills

☑️ Relevant academic qualifications and professional memberships

OUR CULTURE

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