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Construction advisory professional

Edinburgh
Jacobs
Construction
Posted: 31 March
Offer description

Overview

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

Join a team that’s redefining how the world builds. Our Construction & Logistics Advisory group within the Transportation business unit brings together industry‑leading expertise from across global markets, supporting flagship programmes throughout the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific. With a powerhouse team made up of chartered professionals and former Tier One contractors, we’re uniquely positioned to shape strategy, unlock Modern Methods of Construction, and influence the very foundations of project delivery at the earliest possible stage.

As a Construction Advisory Professional, you’ll be at the heart of this impact — guiding major projects from concept through design and optioneering, shaping construction strategy, phasing, methodology, and programme development. You’ll collaborate with specialists to create smarter, more efficient, and more resilient designs, integrating logistics, sustainability, and constructability into every decision. This is your opportunity to influence high‑profile projects, challenge traditional thinking, and help drive a “Design to Construct” mindset that transforms how infrastructure is delivered.


Key deliverables

* Deliver technical input and constructability advice on areas such as, but not limited to, temporary works, lifting and plant solutions, earthworks, traffic management, logistics, and CDM obligations.
* Lead constructability reviews and risk assessments.
* Advise on health, safety, and environmental risks and mitigation strategies.
* Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and external agencies.


Requirements

* Engineering degree or suitable relevant experience
* Proven track record of on-site delivery across multi-sector construction and engineering projects
* Experience in delivery of a broad range of civil engineering projects or a specialist in a particular sector
* Experience in capital project delivery
* Working collaboratively with other disciplines to achieve the projects aims
* Health, safety, and environmental expertise

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Life at Jacobs

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

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, from well-being benefits to 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. Find out more about life at Jacobs.


Inclusion and accessibility

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We are a disability confident employer and will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We partner with VERCIDA to help attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds.

For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view our roles. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process; if you require the application form in a different format, please contact Careers Support.

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