Principal Consultant - Infrastructure Transformation

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.

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 is looking for a Principal Infrastructure Transformation Consultant 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 to project delivery and operations.

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

• Lead delivery of defined project work streams 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.

• 8+ years of experience with a minimum of 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).

• 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.

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