Your impact
Job Responsibilities:
- Aa a Technical Advisor - Transactions, your main responsibility will be to work with the regional consulting teams by participating in the development and driving growth of the team within the Jacobs organization.
- You will work on strategic positioning and value proposition development, including internal coordination across practice network. You’ll be part of strategic technical analysis, due diligence, and high-level transaction advice on major infrastructure project development and procurement (traditional and alternative PPP models), presenting findings to clients and implementing follow-on programs.
- You will be responsible for providing expert advice on technical matters to support decision-making processes for lenders, investors, and infrastructure funds. It will involve collaboration with clients, project developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and address technical concerns effectively. Key deliverables would include conducting comprehensive technical assessments for infrastructure projects to identify potential risks and opportunities for lenders, investors, and infrastructure funds.
- You will be working on key regional projects in the public-private partnerships (PPP or P3) market and assist in best practices. This includes the development, structuring and delivery of PPP projects that draw on commercial and non-commercial financing across all sectors. You will be involved in the preparation of value-for-money analysis reports which include option analysis, due diligence and benefits/cost assessments; oversee drafting and final output of technical reports, findings and responding to queries for public and/or private client work. You will support our clients to formulate policies, strategies and programs to accelerate private sector development and public-private-partnerships.
- You’ll work on time-sensitive projects such as: strategy development, due diligence, risk appraisal, project monitoring, demand, revenue and CapEx/OpEx modeling, performance modelling, business case and economic appraisal. This role is vital in helping to monitor the investment climate in the Region, as you engage financial institutions, client and other stakeholders in policy dialogue on reforms to enhance the incentive framework for increased private participation.
Here's what you'll need
Job Qualification:
- A postgraduate or professional qualification in engineering & construction mgmt., architecture, etc. with additional qual in business administration (MBA), finance, or related field would be advantageous.
- Between 2 to 4 years (across levels) of prior experience in the development and use of capital project business models including demand and revenue, feasibility studies, performance, business case economic appraisal, construction and operating & maintenance costs.
- Working knowledge and demonstrable experience of the PPP projects
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, qualitative, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
- Have experience in one or more related sectors (e.g. water, rail, aviation, ports and waterways, highways and toll roads, social infrastructure, healthcare).
- Experience of implementing the guidelines assessing/evaluating the commercial aspects of the PPP projects.
- Have an awareness in one or multiple industry standards (e.g. procurement models, design and build standards, maintenance standards, asset management standards, contracts)
- Contract understanding, contract risks, good understanding of M&A and deal processes
- Solid understanding of contract terms and associated risks.
- Proven experience in creating high-quality technical reports.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and structured thinking skills, with experience in teamwork and global stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent research and analytical abilities, complemented by superior report writing skills.
- Effective communication skills, including presentation and interpersonal abilities, with a professional approach to interacting with individuals at all levels.
