Economist

VANRATH; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare access (Virtual GP)

Retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Discounts and Cycle to Work

Volunteer day

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking an Economist to help shape how public money is invested across Northern Ireland's government estates. You will provide evidence-led economic analysis, support investment decisions and deliver strategic business cases across estates and major programmes.

The role requires a 2:2 Economics degree, 2+ years' experience, and familiarity with Five Case Model. Hybrid working and a clear path to impact on policy and investment are offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum 2:2 degree with Economics as a major component.
• At least two years' post-qualification experience in economic research and analysis (last ten years).
• Experience in a construction-related environment and producing economic advice, reports or outputs.
• Strong knowledge of economic principles, appraisal methodologies and evaluation.
• Experience preparing business cases using the Five Case Model and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide economic advice to support estates strategy, investment decisions and programme delivery.
• Develop and review business cases and economic appraisals, assessing options, risks and value for money.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify costs, benefits and outcomes.
• Translate findings into clear reports and recommendations for senior decision makers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across construction, property, estates, finance and policy.

Skills

Economic analysis

Appraisal methodologies

Evaluation

Applied economic analysis

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisation

Education

2:2 Economics degree

Tools

Five Case Model

Job description

Help shape how public money is invested across Northern Ireland's government estates. Join a leading organisation in a role where economic analysis, strategic business cases and practical advice will influence investment decisions with a lasting impact.

Salary / Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working and a Monday-to-Friday schedule
• 24/7 Virtual GP access, wellbeing resources and Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive retirement plan and death-in-service benefit
• Retail discounts, career development opportunities, Cycle to Work scheme and paid volunteering day

About your next employer

Your next employer is a leading organisation supporting government estates and major programmes through expertise in economics, construction, property, finance and policy. As an Economist, you'll work with experienced professionals across these disciplines, providing evidence-led advice that helps shape estates strategy, investment appraisal and programme delivery across Northern Ireland.

About you

• A minimum 2:2 degree with Economics as a major component, or a relevant or equivalent qualification accepted by the selection panel
• At least two years' post-qualification experience in economic research and analysis, gained within the last ten years
• Experience working in a construction-related environment and producing economic advice, reports or analytical outputs
• Strong knowledge of economic principles, appraisal methodologies, evaluation and applied economic analysis
• Experience preparing business cases using the Five Case Model, with excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills

Nice to have

• A consultancy or government background
• Experience writing strategic business cases for government-funded capital building projects
• Experience developing business case strategies over a five-to-ten-year planning horizon
• Familiarity with The Green Book and Blue Books
• Experience in economic modelling, data analysis, impact assessment or presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders

What you'll do

• Provide economic advice to support estates strategy, investment decisions and programme delivery
• Develop and review business cases, economic appraisals and evaluations, assessing options, risks and value for moneyAnalyse quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify costs, benefits, risks and potential outcomes
• Translate complex findings into clear reports, briefings and recommendations for senior decision makers
• Work with colleagues across construction, property, estates, finance and policy to challenge assumptions and improve future decisions

Applicants must be based in Northern Ireland and hold a full UK driving licence. Due to security clearance requirements, you must have lived continuously in the UK for at least five years.