Economist - Construction

Turner & Townsend; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Une entreprise leader dans le domaine des services professionnels recherche un Economist/Senior Economist pour rejoindre leur unité de recherche et d'intelligence de marché. Le candidat retenu travaillera sur diverses initiatives liées à l'économie de la construction, en fournissant des informations sur les coûts de construction et des tendances économiques. Cette position nécessite des compétences analytiques avancées, ainsi qu'une capacité à communiquer des concepts économiques à un public non spécialisé, le tout dans un environnement dynamique et inclusif.

Qualifikationen

• Expérience ou compréhension du secteur de la construction.
• Compétence en techniques économétriques souhaitée.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome.

Aufgaben

• Préparer des rapports écrits et des présentations pour la direction et les clients.
• Évaluer les tendances économiques ayant un impact sur l'industrie de la construction.
• Développer et analyser les ensembles de données d'entreprise.

Kenntnisse

Analyse économique

Prévisions économiques

Communication orale

Compétences en programmation

Excel

Ausbildung

Diplôme de premier cycle en économie

Master en économie, finance, statistiques ou mathématiques

Tools

STATA

R

E-Views

SAS

Tableau

Microsoft Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Turner & Townsend are currently seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Economist/Senior Economist to join our Economics, Research and Market Intelligence Unit.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services consultancy working from 100+ offices in 40+ countries. Using our skills and knowledge we provide industry leading project management, commercial management and advisory services to our clients around the world.

We are a great team and have a unique offering, with varied opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and nurturing environment.

Job Description

You will be an Economist/Senior Economist within the Economics, Research and Market Intelligence Unit of our Cost Management business, providing construction cost information and economic trends to business stakeholders. You will work on a variety of Turner & Townsend projects and initiatives. These range from the production of the companies’ externally facing economic research documents to client focused, fee earning reports.

Key accountabilities

• Economic forecasting; model specification and estimation
• Evaluate macroeconomic and microeconomic trends that have a direct/indirect effect on the construction industry
• Prepare written reports and presentations to senior management, key clients and regional costs centres
• Development, analysis and maintenance of corporate datasets and reports
• Supporting the development of new data-driven services, solutions and products
• Providing technical expertise, training and support to non-experts
• Liaising with and gathering data and information from both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Manage aspects of economics research team and commissions as needed
• Establishing friendly and professional relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.

Desirable skills and experience

Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role:

• Broad knowledge of the construction industry
• Knowledge of a programming language or willingness to learn; STATA, R, E-Views, SAS or similar statistical platforms
• Understanding of visual analytics software or willingness to learn; Tableau and Microsoft Power BI are of particular interest
• Knowledge of econometric techniques: economic impact assessment; cost benefit analysis; and forecasting models are desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists, in plain English for a business audience
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work using own initiative and without close supervision.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent) in a course that is Economics based entirely, or as part of a joint honours programme
• Masters in Economics, Finance, Statistics or Mathematics (or related subjects) is sought
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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