Economics Consultant

**Why Arup?**

We help clients understand the economic potential or impact of proposals as well as the relevant policy, and to frame their strategies in response to both. We work closely with our in-house technical and financial experts to deliver comprehensive solutions and area plans across the built environment.

Working as part of a collaborative team to help influence our clients and stakeholders to ensure that we build a prosperous, low carbon, more equitable future, in line with the Arup values and the UN sustainable development goals.

Arup’s deep understanding of the linkages between the economy, funding sources and the viability of development and infrastructure projects allows us to influence and improve places and prospects

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**The Opportunity**

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on transport business cases as well as a range of high-profile projects in economic development, regeneration, economic analysis, land use /housing and environmental economics for a range of public and private sector clients. You will help influence our clients and stakeholders to ensure that we build a prosperous, low carbon, more equitable future, in line with the Arup values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Your role will involve undertaking research and analysis as part of a project team and keep up to date with relevant government guidance (including HMT Green Book), along with supporting project and bid teams to deliver high quality outputs and directly prepare bids, client submissions, and presentations.

Leading delivery of good quality work on time and within budget, managing client relationships on projects, ensuring projects are delivered within the parameters of the Arup Management System. The role can be based across various locations in the UK with supporting projects nationally internationally.

**Is this role right for you?**

We are looking for people that can advise clients and oversee projects, with a range of contacts across government or industry, and a real passion for thought leadership and future thinking.

You will have good interpersonal skills and a wide network, and a track record of business and/or project development having previously worked in consultancy, government or think tanks. You will be comfortable working with clients and stakeholders in the public, private, and community sectors, and you will be passionate about bringing together ideas and resources across different organisations. You will also have a desire and motivation to develop your technical expertise and skills and help share them across the broader team.

We are seeking the following skills and experience:

- A bachelor's degree or a post-graduate degree in economics, transport studies, or in a related field.
- Experience in transport, regeneration or infrastructure business cases and strong knowledge of the HM Green Book and Project Business Case guidance (Better Business Case Certification desirable)
- Strong understanding of the benefits of transport investment schemes including wider economic and social benefits and experience of producing economic appraisals based on UK appraisal guidance (e.g., DfT’s TAG)
- Familiarity with the funding and governance landscape for transport projects, including, for example, private sector funding models, public sector business case development, and delivery models for major infrastructure or housing/commercial schemes.
- Strong grasp of the economic policy agenda, including initiatives relating to levelling up, decarbonisation, economic inequality and social value.

**Rewards and Benefits**

You will also have access to a grade-related Flexible Benefits Fund which you can choose to take as extra cash or spend on a wide range of Choice Benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security.

**Different people, shared values.**

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**Our Application Process**

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