Overview
In this role you will provide economic expertise to the Digital Construction International Programme (DCIP), shaping monitoring, evaluation and government business cases. You will translate evidence into actionable recommendations for senior audiences and collaborate with government and international partners. You will apply Green Book principles to appraisals and benefits realisation. This is a mission-driven, cross‑organisational role.
Pay / Benefits
- 9 day fortnight for everyone
- 23.5 holiday entitlement with pro-rata for part-time
- Competitive pension up to 10%
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Responsibilities
- Support revenue targets
- Spot opportunities
- Contribute to bids and proposals
- Support client confidence and credibility of CPC
- Ensure CRM system is updated with stakeholder contact and account information
- Support scoping and delivery of streams of work
- Deliver plans as designed
- Implement effective project management process
- Organise own contribution to the work stream
- Collaborate across work streams/project team
- Provide excellence in delivery
- Meet or exceed utilisation targets
- Promote innovative and professional delivery focus
- Support buy in across stakeholders through professional and technical expertise
- Accountable for timely, high-quality actions/tasks and updates
- Update CRM with client information
- Maintain own professional development
- Promote equity, inclusivity and diversity in work activity
- Undertake other reasonable duties to support strategic outcomes
Key requirements
- Strong applied economics expertise, including Green Book-compliant business cases using the Five Case Model (economic and strategic focus)
- Proven monitoring and evaluation capability (theories of change, logic models, indicators, impact assessment, benefits realisation)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication; ability to simplify complex economic analysis for non-specialists
- Experience developing government-approved business cases and options/appraisal
- Ability to design and implement evaluation frameworks and indicators
- Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and international stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Adaptability to change
- Green Book-compliant business case development
- Five Case Model (economic and strategic cases)
- Economic appraisal and cost-benefit analysis
Consultant (Economist) (RC316) in London employer: Connected Places Catapult
Connected Places Catapult is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Belfast that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides a range of benefits including a 9-day fortnight, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development. The inclusive culture encourages diverse perspectives, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to the region's economic growth and innovation landscape.
