Hybrid Economic Advisory Assistant Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Consultant in the Economic Advisory team based in the UK to support place-based and industry strategy, develop models and contribute to major urban projects.

You will analyse economic, social and real estate data, help draft business cases and client reports, and collaborate across disciplines to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• An initial foundation in the fields of economic advisory/consulting, economic development, real estate advisory or infrastructure appraisal
• A keen interest in sustainable and inclusive economic development, ideally in an urban or infrastructure planning context
• Strong aptitude for project and team work
• An interest in strategy development for public and private sector clients in the UK and internationally.
• Confidence in using data and some exposure to quantitative economic modelling, economic appraisal and economic impact assessment
• Good communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying issues and generating evidence relevant for sustainable and resilient economic development, industry sector growth and infrastructure investment
• Analysing economic, social, real estate, financial and spatial data
• Supporting senior team members in developing models to assess the economic and financial performance of places, industries or infrastructure assets
• Working on economic/industry strategies and regeneration programming
• Helping determine how places can develop pathways to Net Zero that stimulate sustainable economic growth
• Helping draft business cases, due diligence assessments and client-focused reporting
• Looking at ways to utilise AI and other technologies in our analysis and case-making
• Aligning economic, sectoral and infrastructure planning with targeted social value outcomes
• Working with colleagues across the business in a range of disciplines including energy, digital technology, transport & mobility, environment & natural capital, defence & security, and structural engineering.

Skills

Economic analysis

Data analysis

Economic modelling

Strategic planning

Net Zero strategy

Business cases

Due diligence

Client reporting

AI in analytics

Social value

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

WSP is seeking an Assistant Consultant in the Economic Advisory team based in the UK to support place-based and industry strategy, develop models and contribute to major urban projects.

You will analyse economic, social and real estate data, help draft business cases and client reports, and collaborate across disciplines to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the UK and internationally.