Graduate Economic Development Consultant - London Immediate start

The Economic Development team is looking to recruit a Graduate Economic Development Consultant. In order to work on a wide range of projects at once the individual must have an analytical mind be flexible and organised. They should have an interest in a broad range of work in economic development and regeneration research and quantitative and qualitative analysis.

The work of the Economic Development team is extremely varied and includes socioeconomic research and impact assessments; health impact assessments; advice on major economic development projects and services; sector and infrastructure studies; costbenefit analyses; business case development/economic appraisal; and employment land reviews.

Examples of projects the Economic Development team are involved in include:

• Crossrail 2 London. The team worked as an integral part of the Growth and Development team at Crossrail 2 a major planned rail infrastructure investment in London covering town planning and economic development work. This included providing analysis to test the economic and regeneration impacts of different route and design options and to test different delivery and financing options. The project is expected to deliver major benefits to the region to support the growth of London and the South East.
• Stratford Waterfront London. The team oversaw the preparation of a socioeconomic assessment and ES chapter for the planning application for Stratford Waterfront a large regenerative mixeduse scheme which will form as part of a new cultural and higher education district in Stratford. The report included the assessment of potential direct and indirect effects of the development on the local and regional economies and assessed varied socioeconomic impacts such as induced employment and GVA effects on open spaces; children play space and provision of public amenities. A health impact assessment of the scheme was also undertaken to maximise the social benefits for existing and new residents.
• Enfield Economy Study  the team prepared a suite of studies for the growing London Borough of Enfield: a review of the supply and demand for employment land (use classes B1 B2 and B8); a demand led local economic assessment to support the Boroughs aspirations to grow their local business base and attract inward investment; a business survey to build the councils evidence base; a detailed business activity mapping exercise; and case studies of new development typologies. This work feeds into a wider assignment to opine on the future of industrial land in the borough to 2060.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an entry level position for a recent graduate. The individual should be highly numerate comfortable with quantitative data and analysis and will be responsible for the basic core research of the project. This can involve conducting internet or desk research gathering information through phone or face to face interviews and site visits or generating demographic information. The consultant is responsible for making the information comprehensible and for providing a base analysis for its meanings and implications including providing wellwritten inputs into reports.

The role involves:

• Data collection primary research literature reviews and undertaking consultation with a range of stakeholders utilising a range of methods (e.g. telephone facetoface and electronic).
• Delivery of highquality quantitative and qualitative analysis and research across a number of short and longer term projects.
• Interpretation of technical information/analysis in a clear concise and credible manner inputting into reports and proposals.
• Helping to identify project opportunities for the team.
• Supporting the creation of presentations for clients and internal presentations.
• Providing a range of other ad hoc advice and support for the team such as proposals and marketing input.

The graduate will work as part of a team under the direction of Associate Directors and Project Managers working on projects throughout the UK and Ireland. They will be paired with an experienced member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects. 

Qualifications :

Ideally you should meet the following requirements: 

• Hold a 2.1 or First Class honours degree in Geography Economics Town / Urban Planning Urban Regeneration & Development Sustainable Urbanism or another relevant degree.
• Be highly numerate.
• Have a keen interest in drivers of economic growth in different geographies including infrastructure and land use.
• Computer proficiency with the Microsoft office suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hold strong interpersonal skills and have the confidence to conduct face to face and telephone interviews.
• Be comfortable in dealing with quantitative and qualitative data and analysis from primary and secondary sources.
• Possess a writing ability that is coherent grammatically correct analytical and professional.
• A good listener accepting of input from team members.
• A team player with a positive attitude who is highly motivated and proactive.
• Flexible in work approach and willing to travel to other offices when required.
• Effective time management and the ability to multitask.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to continued education and improvement through participating in our approved training schemes.
• Although not essential it would be beneficial if the ideal candidate has experience and/or an interest in GIS research or design (e.g. survey and sample design).

Additional Information :

Please include a CV & Covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK&I as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.  

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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