Description
We are seeking to recruit Assistant Consultants, based in the UK, to join our Economic Advisory team. Our work is split between the UK and international markets.
The team – led by Prof Jim Coleman - undertakes a wide variety of work to support clients in both the public and private sectors to develop place-based or industry strategy, make informed policy decisions and secure investment for major urban projects.
Key aspects of the Assistant Consultant role include:
- Identifying issues and generating evidence relevant for sustainable and resilient economic development, industry sector growth and infrastructure investment
- Analysing economic, social, real estate, financial and spatial data
- Supporting senior team members in developing models to assess the economic and financial performance of places, industries or infrastructure assets
- Working on economic/industry strategies and regeneration programming
- Helping determine how places can develop pathways to Net Zero that stimulate sustainable economic growth
- Helping draft business cases, due diligence assessments and client-focused reporting
- Looking at ways to utilise AI and other technologies in our analysis and case-making
- Aligning economic, sectoral and infrastructure planning with targeted social value outcomes
- Working with colleagues across the business in a range of disciplines including energy, digital technology, transport & mobility, environment & natural capital, defence & security, and structural engineering.
We will be looking for you to demonstrate:
- An initial foundation in the fields of economic advisory/consulting, economic development, real estate advisory or infrastructure appraisal
- A keen interest in sustainable and inclusive economic development, ideally in an urban or infrastructure planning context
- Strong aptitude for project and team work
- An interest in strategy development for public and private sector clients in the UK and internationally.
- Confidence in using data and some exposure to quantitative economic modelling, economic appraisal and economic impact assessment
- Good communication and report writing skills.