At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape economic foundations of innovative urban projects and analyse city-scale trends.
- Company: Foster + Partners, a leading firm in urban design and innovation.
- Benefits: Private medical insurance, life assurance, wellbeing support, and subsidised catering.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global urban challenges while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, familiarity with economic analysis, and experience in urban economics.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Department: Urban Design
Location: London
As an Urban Economist at Foster + Partners, you will help shape the economic foundations of innovative urban projects across the globe. Working within a multidisciplinary team of designers, planners and researchers, you’ll develop strategic economic insights, analyse city‑scale trends, and translate data into narratives that strengthen project visions, masterplans and regeneration strategies.
This role is ideal if you want to:
- Conduct economic and spatial research across cities, regions and development sites.
- Analyse demographic trends, real‑estate markets, industry sectors and urban policies.
- Develop economic narratives, strategic rationales and project positioning.
- Prepare economic programmes, briefs and demand/supply assessments for masterplans.
- Contribute to R&D initiatives by creating tools, methodologies and analytical frameworks.
What you will bring to the team:
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex datasets.
- Familiarity with economic, spatial and real‑estate analysis methods.
- High proficiency in Excel for modelling and data analysis.
- Ability to contribute clearly and confidently to project narratives and reports.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience or academic background in urban economics, economic development, real estate or urban planning.
- Experience with GIS or spatial analysis tools is beneficial.
What we offer:
We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching; and discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities, and host regular social events and sports activities for everyone to enjoy. To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non‑technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.
If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.
Urban Economist employer: Partners Group
Foster + Partners is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, ideal for those passionate about urban economics. Located in London, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, wellbeing support, and opportunities for continuous professional development, ensuring employees thrive both personally and professionally. With a focus on meaningful projects that have local and global impact, you will be inspired to contribute to extraordinary designs while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
