Associate Transport Economist

Haskoning; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consultancy seeks an experienced transport economist to oversee business cases and financial appraisals in the Birmingham area. The ideal candidate will have a strong consultancy background, excellent technical skills, and the ability to maintain client relationships. This role offers a flexible and collaborative working environment, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative work environment

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Strong consultancy background with experience in economic appraisal.
• Understanding of place-based economics and land-use planning.
• Experience managing teams and developing consultancy staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee business case and financial appraisal work.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide technical leadership on multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Economic appraisal

Strategy development

Client relationship management

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification (TPP or equivalent)

Job description

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

About ITP:

Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) is our UK-based team of transport planners and engineers. We work with clients who are focused on accelerating the ongoing sustainable mobility and energy transitions that are central to reducing and mitigating the most harmful impacts of climate change. We are proud to have created a professional environment that enables the very best transport planners and engineers to flourish whilst learning from the expertise and placemaking insights of colleagues based in the Netherlands.

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and driven transport economists to manage and oversee the business case, transport economics and financial appraisal workload of the ITP Advisory Group in the UK. With exceptional transport planning technical skills including economic appraisal, strategy and business case development for transport schemes, you’ll provide technical leadership and project management support across a range of multidisciplinary projects for new and existing clients and will be expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the sector.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong consultancy background, with a proven track record of economic appraisal, strategy and business case development for minor and major transport schemes and complex financial and economic appraisal projects for public and private sector clients in the UK.
• Have a sound understanding of place-based economics, land-value uplift/capture, and joined-up land-use and transport planning applications of economic and financial appraisal techniques for spatial growth and urban regeneration scheme proposals.

• Be capable of maintaining relationships with existing ITP public and private sector clients, additionally identifying and realising new commercial opportunities for generating project work from key clients.
• Have a growing network of industry contacts and positive client referrals.

• Have demonstrable experience of managing, inspiring and developing teams of consultancy staff; whilst supporting them on their career journeys.

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, using a range of formats to convey complex ideas.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification such as TPP (or equivalent).
• Contribute to the advancement of their profession and the broader industry by:
  • Participating in relevant professional associations, working groups, or industry forums.
  • Sharing expertise through speaking engagements, publications, or thought leadership.
  • Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices.
  • Supporting the development of industry standards or contributing to policy discussions.
  • Mentoring peers or early-career professionals.

Why Join Us?

At Haskoning, we offer more than just a job. You’ll find:

• A flexible, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and meaningful projects.
• A competitive remuneration package, including salary sacrifice schemes and flexible working arrangements.

• You can learn more about our benefits here.

Interested?

Please submit your application using the apply button. If you have any questions please reach out to [e-mail] or for an informal and confidential conversation, feel free to call Jim on 07970 775481.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

Location: Birmingham, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Peterborough with flexibility on remote working

Closing Date - 31st August 2025