Principal​/Senior Consultant Circular Economy

Principal/Senior Consultant Circular Economy

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

Join a growing, high-performing sustainability and circular economy team solving some of the most complex challenges across infrastructure, utilities, transport, and the public sector.

Circular wind turbines, resource-efficient cities, resilient supply chain ecosystems, PFAS annihilation, breakthrough water conservation innovations, welcome to our circular revolution at Jacobs!

Our circular economy team delivers holistic solutions that restore resilience and drive sustainable growth. We take a system-level approach to address resource scarcity, pollution, biodiversity loss, waste and carbon emissions simultaneously.

We strongly believe in collaboration and building from existing for maximum impact.

A circular future can’t be achieved alone. Join our team and let’s deliver groundbreaking work together while having fun!

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver circular economy and sustainability programmes and project send-to-end
• Think at system level to drive meaningful industry changes, linking circular benefits with decarbonisation, natural capital and social value
• Drive solutions across resource efficiency, supply chain resilience, waste-to-resource innovation, and circular procurement
• Embed circular principles and circular economy statements into projects’ design and lifecycle
• Drive business transformation and behaviour changes for circularity
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical and strategic expertise
• Collaborate with our global Circular Economy network to evolve leading-edge solutions
• Support business growth, contributing to bids, proposals, and client development
• Work closely with senior leaders, acting as a key partner within the team

You’ll be empowered to lead, influence, and innovate—without the need for direct authority—within a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking.

• Strong experience in circular economy, sustainability, or environmental consulting
• Deep technical understanding of resource efficiency, waste management, and decarbonisation
• Proven ability to lead projects and deliver for clients in a consulting environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in report writing, proposals, and presenting complex ideas with clarity
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence and coordinate across teams
• Degree in a relevant environmental or sustainability discipline

It would be a bonus if you have:

• Experience in material flow analysis and supply chain risks
• Chartered status or a relevant Master’s qualification
• Experience in infrastructure or multidisciplinary environments
• Knowledge of LCA, data analysis, or sustainable procurement

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.