Senior Consultant - Strategy & Transformation

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Cities & Places

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'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. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.

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

Jacobs Advisory is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the delivery and growth of our Strategy & Transformation capability in the Middle East.

This role is suited to a management consultant who enjoys solving complex organisational challenges and working closely with clients to develop strategies, improve operating models, redesign organisations, and support transformation initiatives.

As a Senior Consultant , you will lead discrete workstreams across client engagements, manage day-to-day stakeholder interactions, and develop high-quality insights and recommendations. You will be expected to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and contribute to the development of both clients and colleagues.

This is an opportunity to work on complex and high-impact programmes across government, infrastructure, utilities, and the private sector while continuing to develop your consulting and leadership capabilities.

What you’ll Do:

The Senior Consultant is responsible for independently leading workstreams within strategy and transformation engagements, managing analysis and stakeholder interactions, and translating complex information into practical recommendations.

The role combines analytical rigour, structured problem-solving, client engagement, and increasing responsibility for project delivery and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Workstreams Across Strategy & Transformation Engagements

• Lead defined workstreams across strategy, operating model, organisation design, and transformation projects.
• Structure and manage analytical activities to address complex client challenges.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Develop robust recommendations that are practical, evidence-based, and aligned to client objectives.
• Produce high-quality presentations, reports, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Support the design and delivery of transformation initiatives and implementation plans.

Build Strong Client Relationships

• Manage day-to-day interactions with client stakeholders.
• Facilitate interviews, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop a strong understanding of client priorities, challenges, and organisational context.
• Present insights and recommendations clearly and confidently.
• Build credibility through reliable delivery, responsiveness, and sound judgement.

Support Team Delivery

• Work collaboratively with consultants, principal consultants, and engagement leaders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to more junior team members.
• Review work products and help maintain high standards of quality.
• Contribute positively to team culture and collaboration across projects.

Contribute to Capability Growth

• Support the development and refinement of Strategy & Transformation methodologies, tools, and approaches.
• Share knowledge and lessons learned across projects and teams.
• Contribute to internal initiatives, capability development activities, and knowledge management.
• Help strengthen the profile of the Strategy & Transformation team across Jacobs.

Support Business Development Activities

• Contribute to proposals, pursuit activities, and client presentations.
• Support research and opportunity identification.
• Assist in developing thought leadership and client-facing materials.
• Identify opportunities to support broader client needs and strategic objectives.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

• Independently delivering high-quality workstreams and project outputs.
• Building trusted relationships with client stakeholders.
• Applying structured problem-solving to complex challenges.
• Producing clear, compelling, and actionable recommendations.
• Supporting the development of junior team members.
• Making a positive contribution to project delivery, capability growth, and client outcomes.

Here's what you'll need

You are a motivated and capable consultant who is comfortable taking ownership, working independently, and helping clients solve complex organisational challenges.

You will bring:

• Experience within management consulting, advisory, or a strategy and transformation environment.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: 
  • Corporate or enterprise strategy
  • Operating model design
  • Organisation design
  • Business and organisational transformation
  • Public sector reform
  • Service transformation
  • Infrastructure, utilities, or regulated-sector transformation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing workstreams and delivering complex pieces of analysis.
• Ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including development of presentations and reports.
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to continually learn and develop.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Why Jacobs

At Jacobs, we help clients solve some of the world's most complex challenges across infrastructure, cities, energy, water, transport, the environment and public services.

What sets us apart is our ability to combine strategic thinking with deep sector expertise and practical delivery experience. Our clients value us not only for helping define future direction, but for understanding how organisations, assets, systems and programmes need to evolve to make that vision a reality.

Our Strategy & Transformation team works alongside technical specialists, digital experts, programme leaders and delivery professionals to develop solutions that are both ambitious and achievable. This enables us to move beyond traditional advisory services and support clients from strategy development through to implementation and lasting organisational change.

With the addition of PA Consulting's advisory capabilities, Jacobs is further strengthening its ability to help governments and organisations tackle complex transformation challenges, combining world-class strategy and innovation expertise with Jacobs' long-standing heritage in delivery and infrastructure.

Joining Jacobs offers the opportunity to work on some of the Middle East's most significant transformation programmes while helping shape the future of a growing Strategy & Transformation capability.

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. No matter what drives you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re 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’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll 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.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Bur Dubai	All AE Regions	United Arab Emirates
Bur Dubai	All AE Regions	United Arab Emirates