Senior Economist - Lower Thames Crossing Policy Lead

Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Access to staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking an economist for a pivotal role in leading the appraisal for the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will manage a junior economist and engage with various stakeholders, ensuring robust analysis and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Green Book and will communicate complex data effectively. Attractive benefits include a comprehensive pension scheme and career development opportunities, with a flexible working model.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Green Book or Better Regulation Framework to support investment decisions.
• Work closely with policy/project teams to identify evidence needs.
• Ability to communicate complex data and ideas to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the appraisal for the Lower Thames Crossing project.
• Provide leadership to legislative/regulatory policy work and impact assessments.
• Build working relationships with technical advisors and ensure performance.

Skills

Experience applying Green Book or Better Regulation Framework

Stakeholder engagement

Communicating complex data

Job description

A government department in the UK is seeking an economist for a pivotal role in leading the appraisal for the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will manage a junior economist and engage with various stakeholders, ensuring robust analysis and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Green Book and will communicate complex data effectively. Attractive benefits include a comprehensive pension scheme and career development opportunities, with a flexible working model.