Remote Economist - Investment Appraisal & Estates Strategy

Sodexo; Edenderry; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteer day

Financial wellbeing tools

Retirement plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Economist to influence decisions across government estates and investments in the UK. You will translate economic evidence into clear advice and collaborate with teams across construction, property, estates, finance, policy and programme delivery.

This home-based role requires occasional travel to our Belfast site, and you will support investment decisions with robust cost-benefit analysis and business cases.

Qualifications

• 2:2 degree in Economics or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in economic research/analysis.
• Ability to produce clear economic advice, briefings, reports for decision makers.
• Strong knowledge of appraisal methodologies, evaluation and applied economic analysis.
• Ability to turn quantitative and qualitative evidence into meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication; explain complex economics to non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality economic advice to support estates strategy, investment and programmes.
• Develop and review business cases, economic appraisals and evaluations.
• Use data and economic evidence to explore options and assess impact.
• Assess costs, benefits, risks and value for money for decision making.
• Turn complex analysis into concise briefings and recommendations for senior leaders.

Skills

Economics mindset

Economic analysis

Communication skills

Quant & qual evidence

Stakeholder briefing

Construction experience

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

Decision-making under uncertainty

Education

2:2 degree in Economics

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Economist to influence decisions across government estates and investments in the UK. You will translate economic evidence into clear advice and collaborate with teams across construction, property, estates, finance, policy and programme delivery.

This home-based role requires occasional travel to our Belfast site, and you will support investment decisions with robust cost-benefit analysis and business cases.