Incubation Manager This is a great time to join Jacobs' global engineering team as we build out our incubation capability. You'll be working at the forefront of how engineering is evolving, helping shape and scale innovative solutions that improve delivery across major infrastructure programmes. It's a true greenfield opportunity, where you'll take early-stage ideas and turn them into validated, investment-ready solutions with real impact. You'll help define how incubation is done, influence senior decision-making, and play a key role in shaping future ways of working across a global business. With the opportunity to transform how complex engineering projects are delivered worldwide, why wouldn't you want to make an impact? Day to Day • Lead the incubation phase from idea through to validated, investment-ready solution • Shape early-stage ideas into clear problem statements and structured solution pathways • Facilitate workshops with engineers, designers, and technical leaders to uncover challenges and co-create solutions • Partner with global teams to align stakeholders and build momentum behind new ideas • Analyse current engineering workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement • Design future-state processes enabled by tools, automation, and data • Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their practical application within engineering delivery • Translate opportunities into compelling, data-led business cases for senior leadership • Quantify value through KPIs, benefits modelling, and opportunity sizing • Clearly communicate trade-offs, risks, and strategic alignment • Support the transition from concept through to delivery readiness and potential scaling • Work with change teams to enable adoption and embed new ways of working What's In It For You • Play a key role in shaping how engineering is delivered across global infrastructure programmes • Work on high-impact transformation initiatives with real-world outcomes • Influence strategy and investment decisions-not just execution • Collaborate with experts across engineering, data, and technology • Help build and define a growing incubation and innovation capability • Develop a unique blend of strategy, innovation, and delivery experience • Gain exposure to complex challenges across regions and disciplines • Be part of a forward-thinking team focused on continuous improvement and innovation Benefits • A global network of expertise and opportunity • A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging • Flexible working arrangements that support your well-being and potential • Opportunities to make a real-world impact through our global giving and volunteering programs • Up to 10% pension • 24 days (10 days bought) holidays • Free medical and income protection insurance and many more! LI-JW8 Digital&Data Technical / Core Capabilities • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguity • Experience facilitating workshops and driving structured innovation • Ability to influence stakeholders across functions without formal authority • Strong communication and storytelling skills for both technical and non-technical audiences • Strategic mindset with the ability to simplify complex challenges • Experience in engineering, digital delivery, consulting, or technical environments • Understanding of process improvement, workflow design, or automation • Experience developing business cases, including cost and value modelling • Exposure to emerging technologies, digital tools, or data-driven solutions (desirable) • Experience working across global or multidisciplinary teams (desirable) https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/40838 London|Greater London|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Digital and Data Transportation Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. 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