Associate Economist - Manchester Or Leeds

Savills; Ledston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career and Professional Development

25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on

Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Virtual GP

Global Mobility Scheme

Rewards Platform

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

Job summary

Savills is seeking an Associate Economist in the North of England to lead a portfolio of consultancy projects across economic impact assessments, market analysis, and business case development. You will work with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust economic insights for public and private sector clients.

You will mentor junior colleagues, support business development efforts, and help grow the Economics team's presence in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Experience in economic research and market analysis is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of consultancy projects.
• Deliver robust economic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to winning new work with high-quality proposals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Job description

Role Overview

Join Savills market-leading Economics team and play a key role in delivering high-profile consultancy projects that shape places, communities, and investment decisions across the UK. As an Associate Economist, you will lead and manage a diverse portfolio of projects spanning economic impact assessments, public funding bids, strategic research, property market analysis, and business case development.

Working closely with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams across Savills, you will apply your analytical expertise to deliver robust economic insights and innovative solutions for both public and private sector clients. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant projects while helping to grow the Economics team's presence across the North of England.

Alongside project delivery, you will support business development activities, manage client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to winning new work. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious economist with strong analytical, research, and project management skills who is passionate about property, planning, and economic development and is looking to further their career within one of the UK's leading property consultancies.

What we offer you:

• Career and Professional Development
• 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme
• Virtual GP
• Global Mobility Scheme
• Rewards Platform
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

Find out more about Savills offers

About the team

The Economic Services team provides tailored advice supported by robust analytical insights, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions and gain a clear understanding of a project's economic, social and developmental impacts and benefits.

The team advises property developers, institutions, enterprises, landowners, investors, public sector organisations and occupiers. Its expertise spans social and economic impact assessments, market analysis, research, feasibility studies and business case development.