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About the Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transport Planning & Mobility Solutions at Jacobs is one of the most successful teams of its kind across Ireland and the UK. We work with a diverse client base, benefit from a strong local pipeline of work, and support project delivery both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n

We are seeking a\u00a0Principal Transport Economist\u00a0<\/strong>to join our Ireland team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior\u2011level economist to play a leading technical role across a wide range of transport projects, while helping to shape the continued growth of our transport economics capability.<\/p>\n

We welcome applications from candidates with experience working with organisations such as the Department of Transport (DoT), Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), the National Transport Authority (NTA), Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann (Irish Rail) and the Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

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What You\u2019ll Be Doing<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Leading and delivering defined transport economics workstreams, including economic appraisal and business case development<\/li>\n
  • Applying relevant appraisal frameworks, including Infrastructure Guidelines (IG), Transport Appraisal Framework (TAF) and Project Appraisal Guidelines (PAG) in Ireland, alongside knowledge of the Green Book, Better Business Cases (BBC) and Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) in Northern Ireland<\/li>\n
  • Working closely with project managers and technical specialists across transport planning, modelling, engineering and advisory disciplines<\/li>\n
  • Providing senior technical input to feasibility studies, strategic transport studies, transport assessments and modelling\u2011led appraisals<\/li>\n
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members through technical guidance, reviews and on\u2011the\u2011job development<\/li>\n
  • Acting as a trusted technical contact for clients and contributing to bids, proposals and the development of new market opportunities<\/li>\n
  • Supporting project and commercial management activities, including quality assurance, programme delivery, resourcing and risk management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Our Work<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Our Ireland team is involved in a wide range of high\u2011profile, innovative and complex transport projects, covering:<\/p>\n

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    • Transport economics and appraisal<\/li>\n
    • Traffic and demand modelling<\/li>\n
    • Active travel and public transport planning<\/li>\n
    • Transport strategy and policy development<\/li>\n
    • Business case development and ex\u2011post evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Across the wider UK and Ireland business, Jacobs also has a strong track record in post\u2011implementation monitoring and evaluation of transport and wider infrastructure investments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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      Here’s what you’ll need<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Degree in Economics or a closely related discipline<\/li>\n
      • Strong, demonstrable experience applying economic analysis within the transport sector<\/li>\n
      • Well\u2011developed understanding of transport economics across:\n
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        • Business case development<\/li>\n
        • Economic appraisal<\/li>\n
        • Scheme feasibility and strategic studies<\/li>\n
        • Transport assessments and modelling support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Experience in other infrastructure or economic sectors is advantageous but not essential<\/li>\n
        • Experience in ex\u2011post evaluation of transport schemes, programmes or policies is desirable but not essential<\/li>\n
        • Strong technical capability with the confidence to own economic workstreams and lead day\u2011to\u2011day technical delivery<\/li>\n
        • Experience supporting client relationships and contributing to tenders, proposals and service development<\/li>\n
        • Proven ability to support project and commercial management, including budgets, resourcing, QA and risk<\/li>\n
        • A flexible, collaborative team player with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Location & Working Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n

          This role can be based in Dublin, Cork or Belfast, with hybrid working available. Some local and regional travel may be required to support project and client needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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