Overview
In this Economist role at Arup, you will support economic appraisal, business cases and place-based analysis across infrastructure, development and policy projects in the Midlands and West. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to turn data into clear economic narratives, reports and dashboards that inform decisions and investments. The role emphasizes social and environmental impacts, monitoring and evaluation, and developing the economics capability within the team. You will contribute to bids, client engagement and knowledge sharing, with a focus on decarbonisation, inclusive growth and regional development. This is a collaborative opportunity with meaningful, societally impactful,?
Pay / Benefits
- Profit Share
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Accident insurance
- Income protection
- Flexible benefits
Responsibilities
- Contribute to business cases and economic appraisals
- Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Conduct socioeconomic research
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative evidence and translate findings into reports and dashboards
- Support feasibility studies, cost-benefit and value-for-money analyses
- Perform benefits assessment and socioeconomic impact work
- Assist with bids, proposals and development of the Economics capability
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across sectors
Key requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in economics or related discipline
- Strong analytical and research skills with experience in quantitative and qualitative data
- Experience or strong interest in economic appraisal, cost-benefit analysis, monitoring and evaluation, socioeconomic assessment
- Ability to turn complex evidence into clear, practical insights and recommendations
- Collaborative and curious mindset with ability to manage multiple tasks
- Knowledge of frameworks (beneficial): HM Treasury Green Book, Magenta Book, Better Business Cases, TAG (beneficial)
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Attention to detail
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Economic appraisal and cost-benefit analysis
- Monitoring and evaluation
Economist in Nottingham employer: Arup
Arup is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Leeds that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in security advisory services.
