Inclusive Design Consultant UK wide - Principal or Associate Director

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Inclusive Design Consultant to contribute to innovative projects across the UK. The role requires NRAC accreditation and technical expertise in relevant fields such as architecture or transport planning. With a focus on collaboration and inclusion, successful candidates will manage diverse teams and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Family-friendly benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inclusive design and project lifecycle.
• Excellent understanding of legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise on inclusive design across all stages of a project lifecycle.
• Lead a team and coordinate with other disciplines to produce high-quality designs.

Skills

Technical Communication

Written Communication

Team Leadership

Client Management

Education

NRAC Consultant Accreditation

Technical Accreditation in Relevant Field

Job description

Inclusive Design Consultant UK wide - Principal or Associate Director

Capabilities

• Drafting and Design
• Office Setup
• Hybrid

Job ID: #26751

Market: Cities & Places

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 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 to enable them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• NRAC consultant accreditation and proven experience in inclusive design. Excellent technical communication and good written communication skills.
• Additional technical accreditation in a relevant field such as architecture, human factors, building surveying, transport planning, etc.
• Evidence of advising on inclusive design across all stages of a project lifecycle.
• Excellent understanding of national and/or international legislation, guidance, and standards.

Going beyond experience

• Driving innovation and change, and pushing boundaries in inclusive design.
• Evidence of leading a team and coordinating with other disciplines.
• In-depth awareness of end-user requirements, industry trends, legislation, and guidance.

You will need to be an excellent communicator with well-rounded people skills, managing diverse teams with different and often competing goals, enabling collaboration to produce high-quality designs.

You’ll also have excellent client management skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly, evaluate others' ideas, and communicate progress, potential issues, and mitigation strategies.

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset. We offer a competitive package, including free medical cover, digital GP service, family-friendly benefits, professional development support, and community engagement through our Collectively program.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key focuses. We are open to discussing hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit you and our business.

Our Culture

Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We prioritize a culture of caring, positive mental health, and belonging. We embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do, believing that diversity fosters creativity and connection. We partner with VERCIDA to attract diverse talent and are a Disability Confident employer, welcoming applications from candidates seeking flexible working or requiring accommodations.

For more information about life at Jacobs, visit our website and our employee networks to learn about our commitment to inclusion and diversity.