Senior Economist — Infrastructure Investment & Impact

National Highways; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An infrastructure management organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Economist to support investment decisions through rigorous economic analysis. The role involves advising on new road capacity, improving existing network quality, and producing value for money statements. Applicants should have a degree in economics, experience in the public or private sector, and strong communication skills to convey complex concepts to non-experts.

Qualifications

• Experience as an economist in public or private sector.
• Ability to communicate complex economic concepts to non-experts.
• Skills in building collaborative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as business partner for investment projects, ensuring analysis is specified.
• Undertake research to improve appraisal methods.
• Model impacts of National Highways activities.
• Advise on wider economic benefits of road schemes.
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Economic analysis

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Knowledge of economic appraisal methods

Education

First degree in economics or a master's in economics

Job description

An infrastructure management organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Economist to support investment decisions through rigorous economic analysis. The role involves advising on new road capacity, improving existing network quality, and producing value for money statements. Applicants should have a degree in economics, experience in the public or private sector, and strong communication skills to convey complex concepts to non-experts.