OverviewAt 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 impactYou are an experienced transport economist with a strong track record of delivering high‑quality economic appraisal and business cases within the Irish and/or Northern Ireland transport context. You enjoy working at the intersection of policy, strategy and delivery, and are comfortable taking ownership of complex economic workstreams on high‑profile projects.You bring a practical understanding of transport appraisal guidance and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders. You’re also motivated by developing others — sharing knowledge, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the ongoing growth of a high‑performing transport planning team.About The OpportunityTransport Planning & Mobility Solutions at Jacobs is one of the most successful teams of its kind across Ireland and the UK. We work with a diverse client base, benefit from a strong local pipeline of work, and support project delivery both locally and internationally.We are seeking a Principal Transport Economist to join our Ireland team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior‑level economist to play a leading technical role across a wide range of transport projects, while helping to shape the continued growth of our transport economics capability.We welcome applications from candidates with experience working with organisations such as the Department of Transport (DoT), Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), the National Transport Authority (NTA), Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and the Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland.What You’ll Be DoingLeading and delivering defined transport economics workstreams, including economic appraisal and business case developmentApplying relevant appraisal frameworks, including Infrastructure Guidelines (IG), Transport Appraisal Framework (TAF) and Project Appraisal Guidelines (PAG) in Ireland, alongside knowledge of the Green Book, Better Business Cases (BBC) and Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) in Northern IrelandWorking closely with project managers and technical specialists across transport planning, modelling, engineering and advisory disciplinesProviding senior technical input to feasibility studies, strategic transport studies, transport assessments and modelling‑led appraisalsSupporting and mentoring junior team members through technical guidance, reviews and on‑the‑job developmentActing as a trusted technical contact for clients and contributing to bids, proposals and the development of new market opportunitiesSupporting project and commercial management activities, including quality assurance, programme delivery, resourcing and risk managementOur WorkOur Ireland team is involved in a wide range of high‑profile, innovative and complex transport projects, coveringTransport economics and appraisalTraffic and demand modellingActive travel and public transport planningTransport strategy and policy developmentBusiness case development and ex‑post evaluationAcross the wider UK and Ireland business, Jacobs also has a strong track record in post‑implementation monitoring and evaluation of transport and wider infrastructure investments.RequirementsDegree in Economics or a closely related disciplineStrong, demonstrable experience applying economic analysis within the transport sectorWell‑developed understanding of transport economics acrossBusiness case developmentEconomic appraisalScheme feasibility and strategic studiesTransport assessments and modelling supportExperience in other infrastructure or economic sectors is advantageous but not essentialExperience in ex‑post evaluation of transport schemes, programmes or policies is desirable but not essentialStrong technical capability with the confidence to own economic workstreams and lead day‑to‑day technical deliveryExperience supporting client relationships and contributing to tenders, proposals and service developmentProven ability to support project and commercial management, including budgets, resourcing, QA and riskA flexible, collaborative team player with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvementLocation & Working PatternThis role can be based in Dublin, Cork or Belfast, with hybrid working available. Some local and regional travel may be required to support project and client needs.Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to 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’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.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.
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