NERA- Consultant/ Senior Consultant Transport and Infrastructure in London

Since 1961, NERA has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

There is an opening for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join the transport and infrastructure business. NERA’s work covers all areas of the transport and infrastructure sector, driving improved outcomes through the rigorous application of microeconomic principles and techniques. We help transport and infrastructure operators and their associations, governments, governmental bodies, international agencies, and regulators. We frequently collaborate with bankers, lawyers, public affairs consultants, transport planners, engineers, and other technical specialists. Our experts have extensive experience in the areas of rail, aviation, urban transport, roads, digital mobility, vehicles, maritime industries, and wider aspects of infrastructure and regularly address sector-wide issues. We work in conjunction with experts in NERA’s other business lines and global network of offices to provide extensive sector experience to our clients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of projects related to transport and infrastructure policy, regulation, market design, and transactions and disputes in the transport and infrastructure industries.
• Take responsibility for delivery of a range of projects, including regulatory, advisory, and due diligence assignments, as well as expert engagements on arbitration and litigation matters.
• Manage and conduct high-powered economic research across the transport and infrastructure industries using sophisticated modelling techniques.
• Write research reports and prepare client presentations that translate technical analysis into actionable recommendations for stakeholders, regulators and tribunals.
• Design and conduct high-quality empirical research across transport and infrastructure using advanced econometric, time-series, simulation and financial-modelling techniques.
• Work with large datasets, ensure reproducible workflows and apply robust validation and sensitivity analysis.
• Influence project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written submissions.
• Collaborate with in-house experts, academics and legal teams; represent the firm externally through papers, articles and conference presentations; contribute to knowledge-sharing across the firm.
• Build client relationships, identify commercial opportunities, draft proposals and support the growth of the business through targeted business-development activities.
• Supervise, mentor and recruit junior staff; promote continuous learning, methodological excellence and a collaborative team culture.
• Travel when required.

Candidates should hold:

• A Master’s or PhD degree in Economics, Finance or a related discipline, with a strong academic record.
• At least 4 years of prior relevant experience with a strong background in an economic consulting, government or regulatory setting.
• Experience of writing consulting reports or expert reports for legal proceedings.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude to developing contacts, relationships with clients and potential clients.
• Native level English is required; other languages are desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and to enjoy solving analytical and empirical problems and have exceptional creative, critical thinking and technical skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, bonus and an extensive benefits package including defined contribution pension and health insurance.
• A comprehensive orientation programme.
• Skill enhancement training sessions including Project Management, Business Development, and technical skills.
• The support of Business Development and Marketing Managers responsible for providing tailored and strategic business development services to assist consultants in their development.
• You will get involved in a wide range of interesting and challenging projects.
• Become part of an international team with diverse backgrounds and expertise.
• Firm-sponsored social activities.

NERA’s clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists, backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.