Lead Economist, Water Policy & Infrastructure Advisory

WSP in Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in Australia is expanding its Water Economics, Policy & Strategy team and seeking a Principal Consultant - Economics to shape infrastructure, policy and investment decisions across the Australian water sector. You will combine economic expertise with strategic thinking to deliver high-quality advisory services.

You will lead economic appraisal, cost-benefit analysis and modelling, developing robust business cases for government, utilities and private clients while mentoring analysts and

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Public Policy, Environmental Economics or related field.
• ~10+ years of relevant experience in consulting, government, infrastructure, utilities or advisory environments.
• Strong expertise in economic appraisal, cost-benefit analysis and economic modelling.
• Experience developing business cases and investment assessments.
• Solid understanding of Australian infrastructure and water sector investment frameworks.
• Strong client engagement, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven project and commercial management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver economic appraisal and advisory projects for water and infrastructure clients.
• Undertake cost-benefit analysis, economic modelling, business case development and investment prioritisation studies.
• Translate complex economic and technical analysis into clear, practical advice for decision-makers.
• Manage project delivery, including scope, budgets, commercial performance and client outcomes.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation and work-winning initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across government, utilities and industry.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to analysts and consultants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, planning, environment and advisory disciplines.

Skills

Economic appraisal

Cost-benefit analysis

Economic modelling

Business case development

Investment assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Commercial management

Education

Degree in Economics or related field

Job description

WSP in Australia is expanding its Water Economics, Policy & Strategy team and seeking a Principal Consultant - Economics to shape infrastructure, policy and investment decisions across the Australian water sector. You will combine economic expertise with strategic thinking to deliver high-quality advisory services.

You will lead economic appraisal, cost-benefit analysis and modelling, developing robust business cases for government, utilities and private clients while mentoring analysts and