Principal Econometrics Consultant / Associate Director / Senior Associate

Jacobs; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Belfast seeks a Principal Economics Consultant or Associate Director/Senior Associate to shape infrastructure investment and policy decisions. This role involves leading advisory projects across transport, energy, and housing, influencing national strategies and delivering measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with strategic insight to drive societal progress, offering a chance to make a real difference in creating sustainable futures. Flexible working options and exceptional benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible Work Arrangements

24 days holiday + option to buy 10 more

Robust Pension Contributions

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Family Planning Support

Enhanced Parental Leave

Life assurance at 4x salary

Income Protection

Wellbeing Hub

Professional Development

Community Engagement

Responsibilities

• Shape infrastructure investment and policy decisions.
• Lead advisory projects across transport, energy, and housing.
• Influence national strategies for societal progress.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic insight

Technical excellence

Advisory project management

Job description

Market Energy

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.

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: We offer compensation 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: We offer 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

4️⃣ 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