Economist, Abu Dhabi, UAE, ref: IRC7319
Role purpose
Economics and Business Solutions (EBS), the management consultancy business of Halcrow, is expanding and requires economists to deliver business in the Middle East.
The current areas of focus within EBS are asset management, economics advice and analysis, PPP and performance improvement, with clients ranging from government departments to international investment banks across the globe.
The economics advice we provide (currently from the UK and USA) includes such aspects as:
- traffic and revenue assessments for transport appraisals (roads, ports, parking garages, property)
- financial modelling as part of the evaluation of major projects being considered for acquisition, privatisation or development
- policy evaluation
- option appraisal
- business planning
Halcrow already has a significant presence in the Middle East. EBS currently undertakes work there on a visiting basis. We now require consultants with economics capability to be resident in the region as part of a growing team of economists.
Essence of role – key accountabilities
The principal function of these positions is to work on assignments with an economic and financial component as a way to establish and grow an economics business in the Middle East. You will build upon the work we are already undertaking there and on Halcrow’s current operations in the region. As work builds up there will be opportunities to grow your career with the business.
The role will report to the Lead Economist in the UAE, and will be able to draw on the specialist experience of the established Economics Groups in the UK and USA.
Job requirements
Technical / professional expertise
The priorities of this role include:
- undertaking assignments within time and budget constraints
- contributing to bidding for work
- developing relationships within Halcrow’s other Business Groups and with clients
- managing projects
- providing economics input into other EBS and CBG work;
- developing an area of expertise within the business
The ideal candidate should possess and be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge.
- A strong background in economics and experience in applying economics in a commercial or public sector background;
- Confident inter-personal skills;
- advanced degree in economics
We offer
- The opportunity to work in a fast growing and highly profitable part of major international consultancy
- the opportunity to establish a reputation as a specialist
- a commitment to your personal and professional development
- a package that recognises and rewards success
Interested?
If you’re interested in this position please click here to submit your resume with a cover letter, quoting reference IRC7319.
Halcrow is an equal opportunity Employer
Vacancy created 24 July 2008
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