Economic Consultant Advisory

We seek a highly competent and analytical consultant to join our economic development advisory team of 20 professionals. 

You will be responsible for:

• Providing critical support to clients in developing robust investment cases
• Conducting comprehensive socio-economic impact analyses
• Demonstrating value for money through rigorous economic assessments
• Translating complex evidence into actionable outputs and recommendations

The role demands expertise in:

• Delivering advisory support to clients on investment regeneration and planning decisions
• Specialising in regeneration infrastructure and transport projects
• Applying knowledge in areas such as impact assessment case-making funding bids planning submissions and investment plans

Key responsibilities include:

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Collect interpret analyse and summarise quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources
• Present clear accessible evidence to inform decision-making and strategy development
• Utilise policy documents open data market studies and demographic data to support analyses

Strategic Planning:

• Apply strategic and analytical thinking to policy and strategy development
• Ensure successful project delivery through evidence-based planning

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage effectively with clients public bodies and community groups
• Maintain professional relationships to facilitate project success

Collaborative Project Management:

• Work efficiently within multi-disciplinary teams
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with strict adherence to deadlines

Communication:

• Produce clear well-structured reports presentations and other forms of communication
• Deliver concise and impactful verbal presentations to clients and stakeholders

Investment Case Development:

• Support clients in crafting compelling investment cases
• Apply value-for-money principles cost-benefit analysis and economic appraisal techniques
• Identify and quantify both qualitative and quantitative benefits

Public Sector Framework Application:

• Utilise public sector funding governance and appraisal frameworks (e.g. Green Book HMT Appraisal Guide)
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and guidelines

Planning and Impact Assessment:

• Navigate the planning submission process
• Conduct thorough evaluations of socio-economic and well-being impacts on local communities labour markets and regional economies

Social Value Integration:

• Incorporate social value principles into project planning and execution
• Demonstrate the broader societal impact of economic development initiatives

Policy Expertise:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of key economic policies and guidance
• Apply HM Treasury Green Book principles and the Five Case Model in project assessments

Qualifications :

• BA/BSc (required) with a Masters ideally (desirable) subject areas such as Economics Geography Strategic Planning/Planning

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time