Principal Economist

Chi Square Economics; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Salary up to £70,000

Job summary

Chi Square Economics in London is seeking a Principal Economist to influence policy, shape regulation, and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers.

You will lead analytical and policy workstreams, manage junior colleagues, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support effective competition and regulatory decisions.

The role offers hybrid working with a London office, salary up to £70,000 and opportunities to impact price controls and legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience gained within a consultancy, regulatory body, or government organisation.
• A strong understanding of competition, regulation, and the assessment of policy options.
• Experience interpreting economic, legal, and policy frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to develop evidence-led recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage both internal and external audiences.
• Proven stakeholder management, team leadership, and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading economic analysis and policy development across regulatory and competition-related projects.
• Developing evidence-based policy recommendations and driving regulatory change.
• Assessing the economic, legal, and policy implications of new regulations and price controls.
• Engaging with external stakeholders to support effective policy development and implementation.
• Managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Taking responsibility for project delivery, including budget management.

Skills

Economic analysis

Regulation

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Salary: Up to £70,000 | Location: London | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced economist looking to influence policy, shape regulation, and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers?

An established UK regulator is seeking a Principal Economist to play a key role in developing economic policy, strengthening customer protections, and promoting fair competition.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects involving economic analysis, regulatory frameworks, price controls, and legislation. You'll be working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, will help shape regulatory decisions that improve company performance, protect customers, and support effective competition.

The Role

As Principal Economist, you will lead analytical and policy workstreams, provide evidence-based recommendations, and contribute to the development and implementation of regulatory policy. You will also manage junior colleagues, oversee project delivery, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading economic analysis and policy development across regulatory and competition-related projects.
• Developing evidence-based policy recommendations and driving regulatory change.
• Assessing the economic, legal, and policy implications of new regulations and price controls.
• Engaging with external stakeholders to support effective policy development and implementation.
• Managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Taking responsibility for project delivery, including budget management.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience gained within a consultancy, regulatory body, or government organisation.
• A strong understanding of competition, regulation, and the assessment of policy options.
• Experience interpreting economic, legal, and policy frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to develop evidence-led recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage both internal and external audiences.
• Proven stakeholder management, team leadership, and project management experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
• Flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the London office.