Senior Consultant / Consultant - Environmental Economist - Belgium (Brussels)

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental advisory seeks candidates for socio-economic consulting roles, focusing on environmental policies across Europe. Candidates with experience in environmental economics, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication are encouraged to apply. This role offers opportunities for diverse projects and potential international travel.

Qualifications

• Managing socio-economic projects related to environmental policy.
• Experience in cost-benefit analysis and impact evaluation.
• Developing professional networks and securing new business.

Responsibilities

• Work on environmental projects including water, air quality, and climate change.
• Apply economic theory and socio-economic techniques to policy.
• Produce clear reports and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Mathematical and quantitative analysis

Data and statistical modeling skills

Survey design experience

Market analysis

Socio-economic analysis

Regulatory impact assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in economics

Postgraduate qualification in economics or environmental science/technology

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

Based in our Belgium - Brussels Office.

WSP provides policy and economic advisory services to the public and private sectors. As a leader in chemicals, water policy, industrial emissions, air quality, circular economy, taxonomy, and biodiversity, we aim to be the top source of policy and economics expertise across the EU and UK in environmental fields. Working with us connects you with policymakers at the highest levels, contributing to environmental protection and improvement for millions across multiple countries. Our collaborations include national governments, EU institutions, international bodies like the United Nations and World Bank, industry associations, and global companies, extending our positive influence worldwide.

Our policy and economics team is based across the UK (London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester) and Belgium (Brussels). They work alongside our global advisory services, comprising over 73,000 environmental specialists across more than 50 countries. Our Belgium team seeks to strengthen our presence in EU policy-making. Located in Brussels, our multidisciplinary team will involve you in EU projects from day one, offering training, career development, and personal support to help you become an expert in your fields of interest.

This role supports the growth of our European environmental policy and economics business. You will work on projects related to water, hazardous chemicals, industrial emissions, air quality, natural capital and ecosystem services, climate change, waste, and resources, along with other specialist areas. We seek candidates with experience in one or more of these areas, joining us during a time of strong growth and strategic ambition.

The role requires proven experience applying economic theory and socio-economic techniques to environmental and related policies at national and international levels, including cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis, ex-post evaluation, impact assessment, valuation of health and social effects, and assessing economic competitiveness.

This is an excellent opportunity for career development, diverse project exposure, and potential international travel in a friendly, supportive environment. Candidates with European language skills are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing socio-economic projects related to environmental, health, or safety policy, preferably in consultancy, with a focus on delivering high-quality work to clients and maintaining a commercial focus.
• Mathematical and quantitative analysis, data, and statistical modeling skills.
• Experience with survey design, market analysis, socio-economic analysis, and regulatory impact assessment.
• Familiarity with government and business statistics sources at national and international levels.
• Experience in policy development, implementation, evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, data collection, validation, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to develop professional networks, secure new business, and prepare successful proposals (for senior consultant level).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise reports in English.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to plan work and meet deadlines.
• Undergraduate degree in economics or a related field; focus on microeconomics or public policy is advantageous.
• Postgraduate qualification in economics, environmental science/technology, engineering, law, or policy is preferred.

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