Strategy & Economics Consultant

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Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

This is a position for an Economist within Arup's Economics and Strategy team based in London. The team sits within the Business and Investor Advisory group. Typical projects undertaken within the Business and Investor Advisory group include providing commercial, technical, economic, and financial advice to financial investors, energy companies, governments, developers, and international finance institutions in the infrastructure space, specifically in the energy/utility and transportation sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality economic, strategy, and policy advice to our clients across a range of energy projects (e.g., electricity, gas, hydrogen, and emerging technologies), transport (e.g., electric vehicle charging), water, and the built environment. Candidates should have commercial/economic or regulatory/policy experience within one or more of the above fields.

Is this role right for you?

The primary responsibilities of the post include undertaking economic and financial analysis and providing commercial or policy advice. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects to a range of public and private sector clients. This will include undertaking economic and market analysis and providing commercial and strategic advice. You will also be responsible for preparing proposals and supporting the delivery of project work, including authoring high-quality reports and verbal presentations.

Projects may range from desk-based research studies, market assessment, asset evaluation, policy and regulatory advice, business case development, economic appraisal, and policy design. Project work will require a range of quantitative skills from handling, analyzing, and presenting data to financial/economic analysis. Alongside this, the candidate should be able to think critically and distill and communicate complex problems to clients simply. Arup is a multidisciplinary consultancy, and whilst you will have specific experience in one or more of the above sectors, you will have the freedom to work with experts from a range of disciplines.

Requirements:

• Specific experience in the infrastructure sector is highly desirable - this could be in electricity, gas, hydrogen, transport, or water, or related sectors.
• Foundations in economics or carrying out economic/commercial analysis are required. A key part of the role will be to critically assess information and carry out analysis, using this assessment to provide high-quality advice to clients.
• Experience in developing policy and/or providing commercial advice is desirable.
• Preferably a degree in Economics or a closely related discipline.
• A background in economic or numerical analysis and providing advice to public or private organizations based on this. Prior experience in consulting is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow, and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities, and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity, and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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Closing Date: 28/03/2025