Associate Director - Econometrics

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 the forefront of shaping infrastructure investment and policy decisions that drive societal progress.
• Lead high profile advisory projects across transport, energy, utilities, and housing, helping public and 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 that reflects your skills and experience.
• Flexible work arrangements: hybrid, part time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations.
• 24 days holiday plus the option to buy a further 10 days.
• Robust pension contributions up to 10% of your salary.
• 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 pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs.
• Income protection 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.

Locations

London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time

Grade

Associate Director

About the opportunity

• Leadership of impactful projects across infrastructure, transport, and utilities.
• Advanced technical work in econometrics, applied statistics, and large scale data analysis.
• Strategic influence in shaping business cases, policy evaluations, and investment appraisals.
• Client facing engagement with opportunities to grow relationships and identify new business.
• A platform for growth, with access to global networks, leadership development, and flexible working.

Here's what you'll need

• Degree or masters in economics, econometrics, statistics, finance, public policy, or a related field.
• Proven success in economic advisory, consulting, or public sector analysis.
• Advanced skills in R, Python, Stata, or similar tools, and experience working with large datasets (for econometrics specialists).
• Proven ability to apply econometric techniques to real world infrastructure or policy challenges (for econometrics specialists).
• Strong familiarity with appraisal frameworks and business case development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to shape compelling narratives and influence stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior consultants.
• Passion for delivering quality, driving innovation, and making a meaningful impact.

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.