Senior Transformation & Change Lead for Major Projects

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Well-being benefits

Volunteering & giving program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Organisational Change Consultant – Major Projects and Programmes to join its Organisational Effectiveness team across the UK. You will translate strategic ambition into organisational reality by shaping change strategy, operating models and stakeholder engagement for major capital projects.

Collaborate with clients in rail, water, highways, defence and government; facilitate workshops, analyze data, and deliver practical advice balancing ambition with operational realities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of PROSCI, ADKAR, Kotter or similar change frameworks.
• Ability to assess governance, roles and operating structures for improvement.
• Strong analytical skills synthesising data into actionable insights.
• Background in infrastructure or government sectors desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed change strategies for large-scale programmes.
• Lead change impact assessments and adoption planning.
• Design operating models that enable major capital delivery.
• Provide practical, evidence-based advisory support to clients.
• Define target cultures and leadership expectations.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and co-design sessions.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions.
• Contribute to growth of Organisational Effectiveness practice with client solutions.

Skills

Change management

Operating model design

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Data analysis

Programme governance

Education

Chartered or professional membership in organisational development/ change management/ HR/ programme management/ management consulting

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Organisational Change Consultant – Major Projects and Programmes to join its Organisational Effectiveness team across the UK. You will translate strategic ambition into organisational reality by shaping change strategy, operating models and stakeholder engagement for major capital projects.

Collaborate with clients in rail, water, highways, defence and government; facilitate workshops, analyze data, and deliver practical advice balancing ambition with operational realities.