Economist Sheffield, England
Job description
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.
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The Opportunity
You will 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. Be responsible for production of deliverables and think creatively/ be curious about our client’s needs and current urban and transport challenges. The role will involve undertaking research and analysis as part of a project team and keep up to date with relevant government guidance (including TAG and HMT Green Book). Communicating effectively and articulating technical concepts to a non-technical audience will be expected along with helping to win work, and to widen our brief.
About you
The variety of our projects mean that we are seeking a flexible and creative individual who will work with the team to deliver integrated solutions across a range of project types and sectors, and will be able to communicate these effectively and in an engaging manner. In doing so, you will be rewarded with a broad and holistic appreciation of our projects, helping us deliver the value to our clients that differentiates Arup.
Our ideal candidate will have a versatile skillset, with the ability to provide transport economics expertise alongside broader economics capability across a range of sectors – for example, economic development, regeneration, economic analysis and evaluation, land use / housing and environmental economics.
You will have demonstrable experience in the application of economic theory and practice, having previously worked in consultancy or government, with a track record of project delivery.
Skills & experience:
- Bachelor's degree or a post-graduate degree in economics, transport studies, urban planning, public policy, social science, or in a related field.
- Experience in preparing transport, regeneration or infrastructure business cases and strong knowledge of the HMT Green Book and Project Business Case guidance (Better Business Case Certification desirable).
- 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 WebTAG).
- Ability to conduct research and apply economic theory to promote innovative approaches to business case development including identification and quantification of benefit streams.
- Ability to prepare high-quality visual and written documents, presentations, and other outputs that tell a compelling story and are pitched at the right technical level for their audience. Ability to think and relay information in a concise and logically-structured way.
- 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.
- It is desirable, but not essential, for candidates to have knowledge of tools such as R and Python.
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Rewards and Benefits
We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.
As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
At Arup we are an equal opportunity employer, and we accept people for who they are – we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We know that when diverse teams collaborate great things are possible.
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we provide a space for you to express yourself and to make a positive difference – discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.
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