Infrastructure Advisory Economist

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking an Infrastructure Advisory Economist at Manager level to work on major infrastructure investments and government policy decisions. The role is based in Dublin, Cork or Belfast with a hybrid working model, reporting to the Infrastructure Advisory team.

You will apply economic concepts across transport, energy, utilities, and broader infrastructure projects, developing bespoke analyses, building Excel models, and delivering high-quality client advisory.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Business or Public Policy with strong quantitative elements.
• 7 years experience in economic analysis roles (govt/consulting/in-house).
• Experience in Transport, Energy, Utilities or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke economic analyses to inform investments and policy decisions.
• Build Excel-based models and apply analytical methodologies.
• Draft and present reports in PowerPoint and Word for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Contribute to thought leadership, client proposals and market insights.
• Maintain high-quality standards and comply with KPMG risk procedures.

Skills

Numerate

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Economics/Finance/Business/Public Policy degree (≥50% Economics)

Tools

Power BI

Stata

GIS mapping software

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Infrastructure Advisory Economist?

Location: Dublin, Cork or Belfast as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Manager

Contract type: Perm

A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group

• A strong interest in infrastructure and major capital projects with an ability to apply economic concepts to advise on major infrastructure investments and government policy decisions
• A third level degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Public Policy or similar subjects (preference for minimum 50% of modules to be in Economics and degree to include a strong quantitative element)
• 7 years previous experience in an economic analysis role. This could include Government, consulting or in-house economist roles.
• Experience or evidence of interest in one or more key sectors of Transport, Energy, Utilities, or the broader infrastructure industry
• Experience in developing bespoke economic analysis to inform investment decisions or government policy. This includes use of Cost-Benefit Analysis, Cost Effectiveness Analysis or evidence-based policy making. Regulatory analysis, competition economics and econometrics modelling experience would also be welcome.
• Familiarity with the Infrastructure Guidelines, HMT Green Book or similar international guidance which informs development of business cases as part of the investment cycle
• Experience or an enthusiasm to learn other analytical approaches and packages, e.g. Power BI, Stata or GIS mapping software to develop high-quality and robust analysis
• Ability to manage time across multiple engagements to meet client deliverables, whilst maintaining high-quality standards
• Numerate with strong analytical skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience in the use of tools/software packages such as MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Understand the importance of clear messaging with strong written (clear concise, fact based), oral communication and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• An appetite to apply yourself on a broad range of challenges and learn new skills in a challenging and supportive environment
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Working in teams across diverse and complex government and private sector infrastructure, capital project client engagements and policy decisions.
• Applying your understanding of economic concepts, analytical experience and knowledge to provide robust advice to a range of clients. This will include developing bespoke economic analysis by building Excel based models, applying analytical methodologies and providing peer review across projects applying innovative and creative techniques to solve complex problems on client engagements
• Drafting and presenting reports in MS PowerPoint and MS Word through concise / crisp presentation forms. Ability to clearly communicate analysis completed to clients and stakeholders
• Collaborating with team members internally and client managers externally to meet agreed deliverable milestones
• Contributing to thought leadership, client proposals and market-leading insights that help shape future infrastructure policy and investment priorities.
• Immersing yourself in our inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture
• Engaging with global teams to leverage experience, resources, and capabilities
• Ensuring KPMG's quality and risk management procedures are completed to the appropriate standard

Your Team

KPMG's Infrastructure Advisory team works with government and private sector clients to shape Ireland's most significant infrastructure and policy initiatives across transport, energy, housing, healthcare, education, and digital infrastructure. You'll work alongside economists, engineers, planners, project managers, accountants, and quantity surveyors, combining economic analysis with real-world project delivery experience. Based within our Infrastructure & Government team, you'll collaborate across Dublin, Belfast, Cork, and KPMG's global network to help solve complex infrastructure challenges and drive sustainable growth

Benefits Tailored For You

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you're moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you'll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise. We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Karine Vatuska.

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Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position.