Economist (m/f/d) - International Construction Consultancy

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 118 offices worldwide.

Job Description

You will be an Economist/Senior Economist within the Economics, Research and Market Intelligence Unit of our Cost Management business, providing construction cost information and economic trends to business stakeholders. You will work on a variety of Turner & Townsend projects and initiatives. These range from the production of the companies’ externally facing economic research documents to client focused, fee earning reports.

Key accountabilities

• Economic forecasting; model specification and estimation
• Evaluate macroeconomic and microeconomic trends that have a direct/indirect effect on the construction industry
• Prepare written reports and presentations to senior management, key clients and regional costs centres
• Development, analysis and maintenance of corporate datasets and reports
• Supporting the development of new data-driven services, solutions and products
• Providing technical expertise, training and support to non-experts
• Liaising with and gathering data and information from both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Manage aspects of economics research team and commissions as needed
• Establishing friendly and professional relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.

Desirable skills and experience

Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role: 

• Broad knowledge of the construction industry
• Knowledge of a programming language or willingness to learn; STATA, R, E-Views, SAS or similar statistical platforms
• Understanding of visual analytics software or willingness to learn; Tableau and Microsoft Power BI are of particular interest
• Knowledge of econometric techniques: economic impact assessment; cost benefit analysis; and forecasting models are desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists, in plain English for a business audience
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work using own initiative and without close supervision.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent) in a course that is Economics based entirely, or as part of a joint honours programme
• Masters in Economics, Finance, Statistics or Mathematics (or related subjects) is sought
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.
• Fluent in English and German (min. B1)

Additional Information

• Exciting job within an international working environment.
• Independent work within a dynamic environment with challenging tasks.
• International development prospects as well as opportunities for further training.
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely.
• Additional benefits such as fitness initiatives, discounted event and cultural highlights as well as shopping opportunities or discounted public transport tickets.
• Modern workplace in offices close to the city center with good transport connections.

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