Senior Economics Consultant

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Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what's possible? AECOM continues to expand their successful Economics team in Dublin. As part of a wider growth initiative linked to our strategic plan, we are currently seeking to appoint a Senior Economics Consultant to join our growing Transportation team. 
 

About You 
 
The successful candidate will be able to show a clear understanding of public sector economics and policy, in an infrastructure, transportation and sustainability context, and be fully conversant with current and emerging research and analytical techniques. We are looking for an ambitious team player who wishes to assist in developing and communicating innovative and effective approaches to the analysis of public expenditure in a collaborative environment. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team. 
 
The economics team in Dublin is part of a 600-person Transportation Consulting team spread across the UK and Ireland. The team provides economic input into transportation and infrastructure projects and therefore adopts a highly collaborative approach. The team develops business cases, prepares economic appraisals (cost-benefit analysis), and economic impact assessments. Many projects require compliance with the Infrastructure Guidelines (IGs), the Transport Appraisal Framework (TAF), and other guidance document. The team is involved in the evaluation of public spending programmes, has a focus on creating the evidence base for policy, provides economic advice to a variety of government departments and policymakers. 
 
Our current portfolio of works comprises a diverse mix of studies. A selection of our recent projects includes: 
  

• Research and evaluation advice for Transport Infrastructure Ireland including development of aspects of their Project Appraisal Guidelines, evaluation of major projects, preparation of business cases and ad hoc advice on issues such as mainstreaming sustainability into transport schemes. 
• Leading the delivery of the Detailed Business Case for the DART+ scheme, a major capital investment programme that will transform Dublin’s heavy rail network. This work involves engaging with AECOM’s transport modelling team, modelling the economic and financial impacts of the programme, and supporting the development of the business case document. 
• Leading the delivery of business cases for major Luas projects, including acquiring a new fleet for the Red Line and upgrading one of the Luas network depots.  
• Assist the wider Transport Planning in developing the Detailed Business Case for the NTA’s mobility hub programme by leading the economic and financial appraisal of the scheme. 
• Economics advisory services for the National Transport Authority of Ireland, including drafting business case guidance on ex-post assessments, reviewing business case submissions for accuracy and completeness, and developing detailed business cases on active travel investments.  
• Developing preliminary business cases, including undertaking the financial appraisal and cost-benefit analysis for a range of sporting investments for Sports Ireland. 
• Undertaking economic impact assessments for greenway projects as well as a proposed maritime event in Northern Ireland.  
• A long-term engagement with Failte Ireland to develop early-stage business cases and strategic assessments for a variety of tourism investments across Ireland. 

Here’s what you’ll do 
 
As a Senior Economics Consultant, you would have the following responsibilities: 

• Focus on project delivery by carrying out economic analysis, translate results into a coherent written narrative, and supporting senior team members as needed. 
• Taking ownership of small to medium sized projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting the client’s expectations  
• Participate in client facing engagements and act as key point of contact for assigned clients  
• Managing the relationship between AECOM and clients as assignments are progressed  
• Assist in the management of projects in accordance with AECOM project management processes 
• Communicating the results of our work to a range of audiences  
• Drive sales through effective bid management and delivery, while ensuring AECOM’s proposals are commercially viable  
• Working collaboratively and iteratively within multi-disciplinary teams  
• Contributing ideas and innovative approaches to all projects  
• Having the technical ability, knowledge and competence to provide guidance to teach and develop junior staff.  

Come grow with us. 

We develop projects from concept through to operation by providing engineering and advisory services for multiyear, multimillion-euro projects for major infrastructure proposals. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project. 

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.