Principal Consultant / Associate Director - Strategic Transport & Mobility Advisory

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

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

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

Jacobs are seeking an Principal Consultant/ Associate Director to join our Strategic Transport & Mobility Advisory team in Dubai to lead strategic engagements with government and private sector clients across the Middle East. This is a leadership role within our growing Transport & Mobility Advisory team, with a focus on shaping the future of transportation and mobility, from policy and planning through delivery transformation and innovation.

What You’ll Do

As a Principal Consultant / Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of the team and driving forward our strategic offering across the region. Your responsibilities will include

• Delivering excellent transport and mobility consultancy services managing a team to develop mobility strategies, transport policy studies, business cases and integrated advisory services across multimodal transport systems
• Advising government agencies, authorities and private sector on the feasibility, regulation and implementation of smart and sustainable mobility ecosystems.
• Technical and project lead of complex, multi-stakeholder advisory projects, ensuring delivery excellence, commercial performance and client satisfaction.
• Support the management of the Strategic Transport & Mobility Advisory team, in terms of team development and growth, building technical capability and growing the transport and mobility advisory portfolio
• Help drive business development and be responsible for work winning, identify the next opportunities and support the winning of opportunities
• Through regular industry participation, you will develop and maintain strong key client relationships, identify emerging opportunities with clients and act as a trusted advisor to a select group of Jacobs key clients and represent the team at key thought leadership events
• You will facilitate the technical development of more junior resources to meet market requirements and engage with high performers in a team environment to facilitate knowledge sharing and coaching
• You will support your performance unity to ensure it can thrive in a global setting, encouraging cross-geography relationships in order to maximise the benefit of global delivery to our clients and our people.
  
  
  

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transport planning, urban planning, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in transport or mobility advisory, with at least 5 years in a consultancy environment leading strategic engagements.
• Proven experience advising clients on transport strategies, urban mobility programs, public transit planning or emerging mobility (e.g. EV/AV frameworks, ITS, demand management, logistics strategy)
• Strong understanding of transport governance, regulatory frameworks and policy development in the Middle East context.
• Experience leading, planning and delivering a range of transport and mobility advisory projects, competent in technical delivery and commercial excellence, meeting budget and programme.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a confident presence and the capacity to effectively communicate complex ideas.
• Effective commercial awareness, business development skills and an ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Write and present winning proposals to support our clients in the Middle East.
  
  
  

Ideally, Here’s What You’ll Also Have

• Experience working with ministries, regulators, transport authorities, or National Vision strategies (e.g., Vision 2030)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A passion for innovation, sustainable transport solutions and smart mobility concepts and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East.
  
  
  

Jacobs. A world where you can.

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. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, 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.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

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 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’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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.