Principal Consultant - Infrastructure Transformation

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Transformation Consultant to develop strategic advice and lead project workstreams. This role requires over 8 years of experience in management consulting, with a focus on translating technical concepts into strategic opportunities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills. The position is based in Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering a hybrid working policy for flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee networks

Global giving and volunteering programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with minimum 3 years in management consulting.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategies.
• Experience in infrastructure, capital projects, strategic transformation, or innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of defined project workstreams within larger assignments.
• Manage client interactions, ensuring outputs are clear and timely.
• Mentor and support junior consultants, contributing to team capability building.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our transport work, that means designing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Role

Our Strategic Consulting business is looking for Principal Infrastructure Transformation Consultants to develop and write business advice from strategy to execution to help solve our clients’ most complex business challenges.

Jacobs’ Strategic Consulting team provides strategic advisory in all phases of the business life cycle, informed by our operational knowledge and deep functional expertise. By integrating strategic and technical expertise, we support the full spectrum of client functions from executive leadership project delivery and operations.

The selected candidate must have excellent team‑player attitude, with ability to consistently demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, mutual respect and accountability to others. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. Jacobs serves many markets that include Water, Transportation, Built Environment, Advanced Facilities, Health, and Energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of defined project workstreams within larger assignments.
• Manage client interactions, ensuring outputs are clear, timely, and of high quality.
• Structure and oversee analysis, research, and development of recommendations.
• Mentor and support junior consultants, contributing to team capability building.
• Contribute to development of methodologies, proposals, and business growth.
• Translate technical engineering concepts into strategic business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision‑makers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life.
• Present complex strategies to executive‑level audience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with minimum 3 years in management consulting (essential).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategies.
• Ability to translate between technical and business domains and across industries.
• Experience in infrastructure, capital projects, strategic transformation, or innovation (desirable).

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinking with a practical implementation mindset.
• Proven ability to structure, own, and deliver work independently.
• Strong leadership, communication, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market opportunities.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to navigate complex challenges.
• Commercial acumen to identify business value.

Culture & Benefits

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we are committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. We collaborate and share, supporting one another so we all succeed. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You will uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

We value collaboration and believe 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia