Principal Consultant - Economic Advisory

Overview

Lead economic development consulting projects for sustainable growth and regeneration.

Key Responsibilities

• economic evidence
• client management
• business development
• impact assessment
• business case
• project delivery

Tasks

-Economic evidence base gathering to inform spatial development plans, either for local, sub-regional or national government clients -Managing day-to-day client relationships and where relevant, third-party contractors and other stakeholders -Developing new work winning opportunities including undertaking business development activities and supporting preparation of proposals -Managing and supporting other team members to develop and thrive -Managing or providing technical contributions to projects across the following work areas:Social, economic and/or health impact assessments of infrastructure, energy and development schemes to support planning applicationsBusiness case preparation and option appraisals for regeneration projects and programmes;Economic evidence base gathering to inform spatial development plans, either for local, sub-regional or national government clients -Social, economic and/or health impact assessments of infrastructure, energy and development schemes to support planning applications -Undertaking all aspects of consultancy project delivery from project design through to management, delivery and client care

Requirements

• economic development
• impact assessment
• funding bids
• project management
• presentation skills
• consultancy experience

What You Bring

-Business case preparation and option appraisals for regeneration projects and programmes; -A track record in economic development with knowledge in some or all of the following areas: impact assessment, case-making, funding bids and investment plans, land use planning, and/or property and real estate analysis -Proven presentation and communication skills including experience of leading and chairing meetings. -Excellent technical, literacy and numeracy skills. -Experience in responding to tender opportunities or proactive business development would be an advantage -Strong project management skills and ability to lead small teams to deliver analysis and reporting for our projects -Proven experience gained within a consultancy on economic development projects

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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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