Economist: Estates Investment & Policy Analysis

Sodexo; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

As an Economist at Sodexo based in Northern Ireland, you’ll analyse costs, benefits and risks for estate investments and public asset decisions. You’ll develop business cases and economic appraisals, translating findings into clear reports for senior decision makers.

You’ll collaborate across construction, property, estates, finance and policy to understand project objectives, challenge assumptions and communicate uncertainty. A background in economics and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree with Economics as a major component.
• At least two years’ post-qualification experience in economic research and analysis.
• Experience working in a construction-related environment.
• Experience producing accurate economic advice, reports, briefings or other analytical outputs for decision makers.
• Strong knowledge of economic principles, appraisal methodologies, evaluation and applied economic analysis.
• The ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative evidence and develop well-supported recommendations.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts to people without an economics background.
• Confidence exercising professional judgement where evidence is uncertain or priorities compete.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide economic advice to support estates strategy, investment decisions and programme delivery.
• Develop and review business cases, economic appraisals and evaluations, assessing options and value for money.
• Analyse 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 understand project objectives and challenge assumptions.
• Explain uncertainty and trade-offs clearly, helping stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Monitor economic developments across Northern Ireland, the UK and internationally, assessing their implications for investment and estates.
• Evaluate project and programme outcomes, identifying lessons to improve future decisions.
• Contribute to the development of the economic and analytical function.

Skills

Economic judgement

Communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

2:2 degree in Economics

Relevant qualification accepted by selection panel

Tools

Economic modelling

Data analysis

Job description

As an Economist at Sodexo based in Northern Ireland, you’ll analyse costs, benefits and risks for estate investments and public asset decisions. You’ll develop business cases and economic appraisals, translating findings into clear reports for senior decision makers.

You’ll collaborate across construction, property, estates, finance and policy to understand project objectives, challenge assumptions and communicate uncertainty. A background in economics and strong analytical skills are essential.