Rail Economist Consultant (Principal/Associate Director)

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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At Jacobs, we’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. This role can be based at any of our UK offices and we also offer a hyrbid model of both home and office working.

About the opportunity:

We have a variety of rail projects including a growing and exciting portfolio of major transport programmes across the globe, and this leads to excellent opportunities to get involved in extremely interesting and rewarding commissions. As a result of this growth, we are seeking talented Rail Consultants/Rail Economists at Principal/Associate Director level, with extensive rail sector experience, to join our Strategic Consulting team.

As part of the Jacobs team you will be providing technical, strategic and policy advice to clients, including demand and revenue forecasting, operations planning, performance modelling, due diligence and business case development. We are looking for a proficient and credible individual with previous experience of working on rail delivery projects, an interest in the rail industry and the drive to learn, expand areas of expertise and progress quickly.

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  A relevant degree (class 2:1 or above, or equivalent) in a numerate discipline e.g. economics, engineering, mathematics, business, operational research or a science; or equivalent professional experience;
• Proven rail experience and have a good understanding of the structure of the UK Rail Industry (and the various roles of all the key players in the industry) and emerging policy issues such as the Williams-Shapps Review
• Experience of business case and value for money appraisals in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book, including calculations of wider economic impacts
• Familiarity with key guidance such as TAG ad the Passenger Demand Forecasting Handbook, including socio-economic factors underlying changes in rail demand
• Good working knowledge with the rail industry, such as rail operations, timetable planning, public transport fares and ticketing strategies
• Excellent analytical skills, and advanced user of excel spreadsheets and models;
• Capable of drafting high quality and insightful reports for public and/or private sector clients;
• A mindset to constructively challenge the accepted norms and always seek a better way;
• An ability to work effectively as part of a team and to share ideas and expertise with team members to support ongoing learning and improvement; and,
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

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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. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.