Economic Consultant - Advisory

Overview

Analyzing investment cases and socio-economic impacts to advise clients on regeneration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• impact analysis
• cost-benefit
• data analysis
• client advisory
• report production
• project management

Tasks

-Ensure successful project delivery through evidence-based planning -Ensure compliance with relevant policies and guidelines -Utilise policy documents, open data, market studies, and demographic data to support analyses -Deliver concise and impactful verbal presentations to clients and stakeholders -Support clients in crafting compelling investment cases -Delivering advisory support to clients on investment, regeneration, and planning decisions -Manage multiple projects concurrently with strict adherence to deadlines -Translating complex evidence into actionable outputs and recommendations -Conducting comprehensive socio-economic impact analyses -Apply value-for-money principles, cost-benefit analysis, and economic appraisal techniques -Utilise public sector funding, governance, and appraisal frameworks (e.g., Green Book, HMT Appraisal Guide) -Collect, interpret, analyse, and summarise quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources -Apply HM Treasury Green Book principles and the Five Case Model in project assessments -Identify and quantify both qualitative and quantitative benefits -Maintain a comprehensive understanding of key economic policies and guidance -Incorporate social value principles into project planning and execution -Maintain professional relationships to facilitate project success -Navigate the planning submission process -Engage effectively with clients, public bodies, and community groups -Providing critical support to clients in developing robust investment cases -Apply strategic and analytical thinking to policy and strategy development -Produce clear, well-structured reports, presentations, and other forms of communication -Applying knowledge in areas such as impact assessment, case-making, funding bids, planning submissions, and investment plans -Conduct thorough evaluations of socio-economic and well-being impacts on local communities, labour markets, and regional economies

Requirements

• regeneration
• infrastructure
• transport
• economics
• ba/bsc
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Specialising in regeneration, infrastructure, and transport projects -Demonstrating value for money through rigorous economic assessments -Work efficiently within multi-disciplinary teams -BA/BSc (required) with a Masters ideally (desirable) subject areas such as Economics, Geography, Strategic Planning/Planning -Present clear, accessible evidence to inform decision-making and strategy development

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About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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