Our People & Places Solutions business \xe2\x80\x93 reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do \xe2\x80\x93 the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology \xe2\x80\x93 we\'re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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Your Impact:
At Jacobs, we push the limits of what\xe2\x80\x99s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. Our clients rely on us to be strategic and practical; to help them save money while being innovative; and to be environmentally sensitive and understanding of community concerns when delivering crucial urban development projects. Jacobs has had a strong presence in the Middle East for many years and has been assisting the region implementing visionary transitions, such as with The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\xe2\x80\x99s 2030 Vision. The main objective is to develop a vibrant society, a thriving economy of an ambitious nation and this can be achieved through the development of water resources and infrastructure, which are at the core of this vision. As an Economist, you will be working in an advisory capacity that forms an integral part of the overall strategic consulting team, delivering specialist inputs in support of major development and infrastructure projects across the MENA region. The opportunity will allow you to work with internal and external clients, to provide additional and strategic level value-added services, helping to improve their investment decisions, unlock value, and improve their business processes. You will work closely with all infrastructure sectors and have undertaken studies across the urban development, built environment, healthcare, master planning, transportation and water sectors. You will be responsible for market analysis, macro-economic profiling, demand assessments, benchmarking studies, economic master plans, business planning, financial and economic appraisal, social and sustainability impact assessments, value-for-money analysis, feasibility, and business case development to inform decision making at all levels: policy, plans and projects. It\xe2\x80\x99s a great opportunity for you to demonstrate your assertiveness and willingness to take the initiative and drive projects forward proactively and presents possible solutions to more senior staff. Here\xe2\x80\x99s What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:
As a successful candidate you will have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree (or higher), with a numeric focus preferably in economics, finance, property or one of the engineering sector domains. A key attribute you will possess will be the ability to foster inclusive behaviors as well as creating the right working environment for employees. You will continue building on our global culture of caring creating a workplace where we value the safety, positive mental health, inclusion and belonging of all our employees. Bring your program delivery skills, eagerness to learn, curiosity in building client relationship, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you \xe2\x80\x93 so we can make big impacts on the world, together. Jacobs. A world where you can. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 today and into tomorrow.