Location London or Milton Keynes (minimum of two days a week in the office. You can do more than two days if preferable)
Working hours Full time (9day Fortnight companywide)
Contract type/duration: Permanent
Band: 2.2
Salary: £41,555 - £54,171 (Dependent on office location and proven ability)
Reporting to: Head of Construction
Reporting to: Head of Construction
Closing date: 28th October 2026
The Digital Construction International Programme (DCIP) is a flagship UK government trade programme that brings together governments, infrastructure owners and industry partners worldwide to advance digital construction. By promoting the adoption of international best practice in information management and BIM, the programme supports improved infrastructure outcomes, knowledge exchange and international collaboration.
We are seeking an experienced Economist to support the Digital Construction International Programme (DCIP), providing economic expertise across monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment and the development of robust government business cases. The role will help demonstrate the value and impact of DCIP’s international activities, strengthen the evidence base for programme decisions and investment, and support the design of future interventions.
The postholder will design and implement proportionate monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches; develop theories of change, logic models, indicators and evaluation frameworks; analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence; assess economic, productivity and wider public and social value impacts; and translate findings into clear recommendations for senior, government and international audiences.
A key requirement is recent, practical experience of developing government-approved business cases in line with HM Treasury Green Book principles and the Five Case Model (with a focus on the strategic and economic cases). This should include options appraisal, economic appraisal, cost benefit analysis, risk and uncertainty, value for money, benefits realisation and preparation of clear evidence for assurance and approval. The role will work collaboratively with DCIP colleagues, delivery partners, government departments and international stakeholders, and will need to communicate complex economic analysis clearly to non-specialists.
Key Responsibilities
- Support revenue targets.
- Spot opportunities.
- Contribute to bids and proposals.
- Support client confidence in and building credibility of CPC.
- Ensure CRM system is updated with stakeholder contact and any other account information.
- Support scoping and delivery of streams of work.
- Deliver plans as designed.
- Implement effective project management process.
- Organise your own contribution to the work stream.
- Collaborate effectively across the work streams/project team.
- Provide excellence in delivery.
- Meet (or exceed) utilisation targets.
- Promote innovative and professional delivery focus across project team.
- Support buy in across a range of stakeholders through professional and technical expertise.
- Accountable for timely and high-quality actions/tasks and updates.
- Update CRM system with contact of client information
- Maintain own professional development.
- Ensure an ethos of equity, inclusivity and diversity underpin your work activity, contribute to inclusive innovation across all Catapult activities.
- You may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties to support the Catapult in achieving its strategic outcomes and ensure effective business operations.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Identify new methodologies or approaches.
- Identify solutions beyond the tried and tested methods.
- Collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines.
- Influence effectively in projects and tasks.
- Customer perspective is understood and applied.
- Uses multi-channel communication to ensure clarity and connection on activities.
- Able to plan and deliver on multiple activities.
- Respond to and learns from change with ease.
- Embed inclusive and sustainability practices in planning and delivery.
- Strong applied economics expertise, including recent experience developing HM Treasury Green Book-compliant business cases using the Five Case Model (emphasis on economic and strategic cases).
- Proven monitoring and evaluation capability, including theories of change, logic models, indicators, impact assessment and benefits realisation (MHT Magenta Book)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication, with the ability to turn complex
Benefits
- 9 day fortnight for everyone, every other Friday.
- 23.5 holiday entitlement for everyone, with pro-rata calculations for part-time employees, along with a Christmas shutdown period for additional days off.
- Competitive pension, up to 10% company contribution to help you save for your future.
- Two paid days of volunteering leave per year (pro-rata for part-time employees) to support charitable activities.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential work/life support services to you and your immediate family members.
- Cycle to Work Scheme encouraging a healthy and sustainable commute.
- Cash Health Plan, offering reimbursement for a wide range of essential and everyday healthcare expenses, promoting your well-being.
- Payroll Giving scheme, allowing regular charitable contributions from pre-tax income, maximizing the impact of your donations.
- Discounts and offers from a wide variety of retailers, enhancing your purchasing power and providing savings opportunities.
- Mortgage Advice benefit, delivered in partnership with Charles Cameron & Associates – provides employees with free, expert mortgage advice and end-to-end mortgage support from the application process through to completion.
Connected Places Catapult is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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