Senior Consultant - Strategic Transport & Mobility Advisory📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Strategic Transport & Mobility Advisory team in Riyadh. This role is integral to supporting high-impact transport and mobility advisory projects across the region. The position offers a platform to contribute to rethinking mobility, advising clients, and addressing complex urban transport challenges through delivery transformation and innovation.

At Jacobs, the transport work focuses on designing solutions for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods globally, connecting people and places for the future of transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of strategic transport and mobility advisory projects, including urban mobility strategies, public transport policy, EV/AV deployment plans, freight and logistics advisory, and transport-related feasibility studies.
• Assist with project tasks, develop client-ready outputs, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of policy frameworks, business cases, and implementation plans for both public and private sectors.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging mobility trends and technologies such as smart mobility, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), low-carbon transport, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Support the management of stakeholder consultation activities and prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for high-level government and private clients.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in transport planning, urban planning, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transport or mobility consulting, with demonstrated exposure to strategic advisory projects.
• Ability to work across a variety of transport topics, including urban mobility, integrated transport planning, policy development, or freight and logistics.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in developing high-quality reports, presentations, and strategic insights for clients.

Required Skills

• Strategic Transport & Mobility Advisory
• Urban Mobility Strategies
• Public Transport Policy
• EV/AV Deployment Plans
• Freight and Logistics Advisory
• Transport-related Feasibility Studies
• Policy Frameworks Development
• Business Cases Development
• Implementation Plans Development
• Analysis of Emerging Mobility Trends and Technologies (Smart Mobility, MaaS, Low-Carbon Transport, ITS)
• Stakeholder Consultation
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Developing High-Quality Reports
• Developing Presentations
• Developing Strategic Insights
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Problem-Solving Skills

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Jacobs values collaboration and believes in the importance of in-person interactions for culture and client delivery. The company operates with a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to balance work between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. The company is committed to fostering a culture of caring and inclusivity, where diverse perspectives contribute to collective strength. Safety and flexibility are prioritized, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for community engagement.