Senior / Principal Consultant

Chi Square Economics; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected economics consultancy in London is seeking a Senior / Principal Consultant to lead economic analysis and strategic advisory work. This role involves delivering economic assessments, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background, experience in economic impact analysis, and excellent communication skills. The position offers hybrid working and significant career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Collaborative culture

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in economic consultancy with strong analytical skills.
• Background in economic impact analysis and business case development.
• Ability to deliver high-quality reports and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic assessments and business cases for infrastructure and regeneration projects.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and impact assessments using HMT guidance.
• Produce analytical reports and present findings to clients.
• Manage client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Analytical experience in economic or engineering consultancy

Economic impact analysis

Business case development

Cost-benefit analysis

Socio-economic assessments

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration and mentoring

Understanding of UK local economic policy

Job description

Senior / Principal Consultant - competitive salary - London, United Kingdom (hybrid)

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.

Role

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.

Key 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

Key Skills

• 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 deliverable 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

Benefits

• 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

This is a great opportunity to join a respected consultancy and take a leading role in delivering analytical work that shapes the future of towns, cities, and regions. If you’re motivated by applying economic insight to real‑world challenges and are looking to advance your career within a dynamic, supportive team, we’d welcome your interest.

Please apply below or please feel free to share your CV with Georgina, for a confidential discussion to learn more ([e-mail]).

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