Head of Economic Planning

RPS; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Economic Planning to lead their Economics Team. In this pivotal role, you will work on diverse projects that shape urban development and infrastructure across the UK. You will have the opportunity to build and mentor a talented team, while also contributing to the company's success through strategic project delivery. This role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and offers a flexible, hybrid working environment. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership qualities and a passion for sustainable development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional training up to master’s level

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in economic impact assessments and project management.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills with a track record of success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team while managing national development projects.
• Build client relationships and secure new business opportunities.

Skills

Economic Impact Assessments

Leadership

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

MIED

IEMA

RTPI

Job description

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RPS is seeking a Head of Economics to lead and expand our Economics Team. This pivotal role is within our National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team, collaborating closely with our Environment Division. You will work with multidisciplinary teams of planning experts on projects such as new settlements, urban extensions, city development, business spaces, logistics, and renewable energy projects (solar and wind) across England, Scotland, and Wales.

At RPS, our projects surround you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a resource-scarce, urbanizing world. Our success depends on our people—those who can find solutions to meaningful problems.

What You Will Do

You will contribute to national development projects across the UK, working collaboratively with Planning and Environment colleagues. This role offers the opportunity to build and mentor a team, develop their professional skills, and contribute to the company's success through project delivery. Building client relationships and securing new projects are also key responsibilities.

You will generate new and repeat business, providing professional consultancy advice to clients and colleagues. The team is responsible for coordinating submissions for frameworks, large tenders involving other divisions, and supporting other offices as needed.

Who We Are Looking For

• Qualified MIED, IEMA, and/or RTPI
• Experienced practitioner with expertise in economic impact assessments and ES Socio Economic Chapters
• Strong leadership qualities
• Experience as an expert witness in Examinations in Public and Public Inquiries
• Proven people management skills
• Strategic thinker with negotiation skills and a track record of achieving outcomes
• Established market reputation with a record of winning sustainable, viable projects
• Good financial and project management skills
• Excellent influencing and communication skills to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and external bodies

What’s in It for You?

We are an ILM-accredited provider offering professional training up to master’s level in leadership, management, coaching, and mentoring. Our flat organizational structure promotes collaboration and quick communication. We support flexible, hybrid working arrangements to suit your needs.

Next Steps

The Talent Acquisition Team will contact you regarding your application. If progressed, you’ll have a preliminary discussion with a recruiter before an interview with the team. All applications will be considered.

About RPS

RPS, now part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global consulting and engineering firm with over 28,000 staff worldwide. We offer exciting project opportunities to help solve complex global challenges.

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