Economic Development Consultant

cw; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant, Senior Consultant or Associate to support the continued growth of our Economic Development business. You will work alongside experienced specialists on high-profile projects while helping to grow our client relationships and market presence.

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds; consultancy experience is desirable, but strong economic development experience in the public or private sector is valued.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for economic development, regeneration and placemaking.
• Experience preparing business cases, economic appraisals or cost-benefit analyses.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support continued growth of our Economic Development business.
• Grow client relationships and market presence.
• Collaborate with experienced specialists on high-profile projects.

Skills

Economic development

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in economics

Job description

Job Title

Economic Development Consultant

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

Consultant / Senior Consultant / Associate – Economic Development

Shape the future of places across the UK

Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world's leading real estate services firms, with over 50,000 colleagues operating across more than 60 countries. Our UK Land, Development & Planning team is growing, and we're looking for talented Economic Development professionals to join our nationally recognised Economic Development & Appraisal (EDA) team.

This is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant regeneration, infrastructure and investment programmes, helping shape the future of towns, cities and communities.

About the team

Our Economic Development & Appraisal team specialises in promoting sustainable economic growth through expert advice on land, property and infrastructure. We combine deep real estate expertise with economic development, appraisal and place-based strategy to help clients make informed investment decisions.

We are recognised market leaders in the preparation of HM Treasury Green Book business cases and provide strategic advice to public and private sector clients across the UK.

Our work includes:

• HM Treasury Green Book business cases
• Economic impact assessments
• Funding strategies
• Project feasibility studies
• Economic and market demand assessments
• Business and investment planning
• Evaluation and monitoring
• Regeneration and place-based strategies

Our clients include government departments, local authorities, Mayoral Combined Authorities, Homes England, investors and developers.

We're retained on major public sector frameworks, including the Homes England Strategic Research, Economics and Evaluation Framework, and advise on nationally important initiatives including:

• National Housing Delivery Fund
• Brownfield Housing Fund
• Integrated Settlements
• Investment Zones
• Freeports
• New Towns
• Major regeneration and city centre renewal programmes
• Large-scale employment and infrastructure projects

The opportunity

We're looking for a Consultant, Senior Consultant or Associate to support the continued growth of our Economic Development business.

You'll work alongside experienced specialists on high-profile projects while helping to grow our client relationships and market presence.

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. Consultancy experience is desirable, but we're equally interested in individuals with strong economic development experience gained in the public or private sector.

This is a national opportunity, with flexibility around office location and hybrid working.

What we're looking for

• A genuine passion for economic development, regeneration and placemaking
• A degree or professional background in economics, economic development or a related discipline
• Experience preparing business cases, economic appraisals or cost-benefit analysis
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Commercial awareness and a collaborative approach

Experience within the property sector is advantageous but not essential, and RICS qualification is not required.

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

You're join a collaborative, ambitious team working on projects that have a genuine impact on communities and economic growth across the UK.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Exposure to nationally significant regeneration and infrastructure projects
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Flexible hybrid working
• The chance to develop your expertise alongside some of the industry's leading economic development specialists

If you're looking to build your career while helping shape the future of places across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

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