About the Opportunity
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.
We are seeking a Principal Transport Economist to join our Ireland team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior‑level 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.
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), Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and the Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and delivering defined transport economics workstreams, including economic appraisal and business case development
- 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
- Working closely with project managers and technical specialists across transport planning, modelling, engineering and advisory disciplines
- Providing senior technical input to feasibility studies, strategic transport studies, transport assessments and modelling‑led appraisals
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members through technical guidance, reviews and on‑the‑job development
- Acting as a trusted technical contact for clients and contributing to bids, proposals and the development of new market opportunities
- Supporting project and commercial management activities, including quality assurance, programme delivery, resourcing and risk management
Our Work
Our Ireland team is involved in a wide range of high‑profile, innovative and complex transport projects, covering:
- Transport economics and appraisal
- Traffic and demand modelling
- Active travel and public transport planning
- Transport strategy and policy development
- Business case development and ex‑post evaluation
Across the wider UK and Ireland business, Jacobs also has a strong track record in post‑implementation monitoring and evaluation of transport and wider infrastructure investments.
