Principal Consultant - Infrastructure Transformation

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

Our Strategic Consulting business are looking for Principal Infrastructure Transformation Consultants to develop and write business advice from strategy to execution to help solve our clients’ most complex business challenges.

Jacobs’ Strategic Consulting team provides strategic advisory in all phases of the business life cycle, informed by our operational knowledge and deep functional expertise. By integrating strategic and technical expertise, we support the full spectrum of client functions from executive leadership project delivery and operations.

The selected candidate must have excellent team-player attitude, with ability to consistently demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, mutual respect and accountability to others. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. Jacobs serves many markets that include Water, Transportation, Built Environment, Advanced Facilities, Health, and Energy.

We are looking for a principal consultant with 8+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in management consulting, to play a key role in our Infrastructure Transformation team. This role is suited to someone who can independently own and deliver significant portions of projects, manage workstreams, and contribute to shaping client outcomes. Backgrounds may vary (engineering, infrastructure, strategy, operations, innovation), but strong consulting capability is essential.

Here's what you'll need

• Lead delivery of defined project workstreams within larger assignments.
• Manage client interactions, ensuring outputs are clear, timely, and of high quality.
• Structure and oversee analysis, research, and development of recommendations.
• Mentor and support junior consultants, contributing to team capability building.
• Contribute to development of methodologies, proposals, and business growth.
• Translate technical engineering concepts into strategic business opportunities
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life
• Present complex strategies to executive-level audience
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with minimum 3 years in management consulting (essential)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategies
• Ability to translate between technical and business domains and across industries
• Experience in infrastructure, capital projects, strategic transformation, or innovation (desirable).
  
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinking with a practical implementation mindset
• Proven ability to structure, own, and deliver work independently.
• Strong leadership, communication, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to assess market opportunities
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to navigate complex challenges
• Commercial acumen to identify business value
  
  
  

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.