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

Jacobs’ climate change group delivers a diverse range of city- and nation-building projects and has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality, innovative work. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work at all levels, from detailed management plans to high level policy; working across wide-ranging government policies, clients and authorities. Some of the key responsibilities of the position and skills sought include

- Working collaboratively with Regional Strategic Consulting teams to help win, deliver and manage projects for a broad range of public and private sector clients
- Undertaking climate change risk assessments and developing climate resilience strategies for clients in different market sectors.
- Developing and documenting project climate resilience or sustainability frameworks.
- Ability to translate complex processes and concepts in non-technical and end-user friendly language.
- Designing and developing programmes related to the application of long-term planning and modelling materials for capacity building and provide quality control for the deliverables.
- Proactively searching for and identifying new links and opportunities for outreach – both internal and external – to achieve greater impact of planning and modelling analysis.
- Assertiveness and willingness to take the initiative, e.g.



driving projects forward proactively, making things happen, has a can do attitude and presents possible solutions to more senior staff.
- Willingness to learn to improve the spectrum of technical and softer skills required from a good consultant

Here's what you'll need
- A postgraduate or professional qualification in Bachelors / Masters’ degree majoring in Engineering / Science or a related field. PhD in Climate or related field is preferable
- More than 5-7 years of experience working in climate change risk/vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning, with the ability to provide advisory & delivery services.
- Have experience in one or more related sectors (e.g. water, rail, aviation, ports and waterways, highways and toll roads, social infrastructure, healthcare).
- Very familiar with climate models and possesses strong understanding of how to develop numerical and narrative-based climate projections
- Experience climate change impact studies in terrestrial and/or coastal environments
- Understanding and experience of TCFD reporting framework and guidelines
- Exposure to climate due diligence studies, and climate insurance products that can support client geographies, will be a preference
- Experience with developing climate adaptation measures and planning




- Strong analytical and structured thinking, exposure to team work as well as global stakeholder engagement.
- Strong research & analysis ability supplemented with excellent report writing capabilities.
- Effective communication including presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels professionally

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations. Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your skilled growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

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.

📌 Climate Change Risk Advisor (Bengaluru)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Bengaluru