Economics Associate

Description:

We are looking to recruit an Economics Associate or Director in our vibrant Manchester office and become part of a passionate team driving change across the UK. Here, every project is an opportunity to shape communities, champion sustainable growth, and leave your mark on the future.

Examples of our work can be seen in the links below:
 

• Soapworks, Salford - developing a social value action plan for a mixed-used neighbourhood in Greater Manchester
• Kirklees Cultural Heart – writing the socio-economic ES chapter and a health impact assessment for the regeneration of Huddersfield town centre.
• Wisbech Gateway – undertaking economic benefits analysis for a commercial/industrial gateway development in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
   

What Are We Looking For. We are seeking a talented individual that can manage a range of complex projects which includes providing economic input on planning statements, local plan representations, economic benefit reports, health impact assessments, equality impact assessments, socio-economic chapters and social impact analysis.

You will be expected to lead on the delivery of projects and present analysis to colleagues and clients, as well as at conferences and seminars where appropriate. Your work will be across a range of sectors such as residential and regeneration schemes, town expansion, retail, commercial and leisure-related projects.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• 7+ years’ experience (Associate)
• 10+ years’ experience (Director)
• A degree in economics, human geography or a related subject.
• Knowledge of the planning system and how economic development feeds into it.
• An in-depth understanding of socio-economic data from official and unofficial sources including ONS, NOMIS and gov.uk.
• Experience of leading on economic impact assessments for a variety of schemes, calculating job creation, contribution to economic output etc.
• Experience of writing socio-economic ES chapters for a variety of schemes requiring an environmental impact assessment.