Senior/Principal Consultant

Chi Square Economics Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant to lead economic analysis and strategic advisory work. You will oversee projects including business case development, socio-economic assessments, and cost-benefit analysis while mentoring junior staff. The role offers hybrid working and a collaborative culture, focusing on delivering high-quality insights that enhance investment decisions and regeneration projects.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Strong career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven analytical experience in economic or engineering consultancy.
• Skilled in applying HMT Green Book and Magenta Book guidance.
• Good understanding of UK local economic policy and place-based challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver economic assessments and funding bids.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and produce high-quality reports.
• Manage client relationships and support stakeholder engagement.
• Guide junior team members and promote best practices.

Skills

Analytical experience

Economic impact analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Strong data skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

As the organisation grows, they are seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant to lead economic analysis, evaluation, business case development, and broader strategic advisory work. The role will play a central part in strengthening the firm's analytical capability and delivering high-quality insights for clients. It suits someone with strong technical expertise who enjoys combining rigorous quantitative work with strategic thinking, and who wants to influence investment decisions, regeneration projects, infrastructure programmes, and innovation‑led growth across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver economic assessments, business cases, impact studies, and funding bids across projects in infrastructure, regeneration, housing, and innovation.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis, socio-economic impact assessments, and evaluation work using HMT Green Book and Magenta Book guidance.
• Produce high-quality reports, analysis, slide decks, and client-facing presentations.
• Shape investment strategies and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and support stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to proposal writing and wider business development activity.
• Guide and develop junior team members, promoting best practice in analytical methods and business case development.
• Support internal improvements and occasional business administration as required.
• At Principal level, deliver a wider range of complex projects with greater autonomy and lead on business development initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven analytical experience in economic or engineering consultancy.
• Strong background in economic impact analysis, evaluation, and business case development.
• Skilled in applying HMT Green Book, Magenta Book, the 5-case model, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Experience delivering socio-economic assessments, funding bids, and investment cases across regeneration, infrastructure, housing, or innovation.
• Strong data skills with good knowledge of socio-economic datasets and analytical tools.
• Proven ability to manage projects, clients, and high-quality deliverables end to end.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach, with experience supporting or mentoring colleagues.
• Good understanding of UK local economic policy and place-based challenges.

About the Client

Our client is an economics consultancy specialising in local economic development, investment strategy, regeneration, and public value. They work with public and private sector partners across the UK to design strategies, build investment cases, and deliver analysis that strengthens places and economies.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on projects that improve outcomes for people, places, and communities.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Collaborative culture, working across offices.
• Strong career progression opportunities as the firm expands.
• Supportive environment with a down-to-earth, team-focused culture.