Economic Development Consultant

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Economic Development Consultant Job Description Summary

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Consultant / Senior Consultant / Associate – Economic Development

Shape the future of places across the UK

Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world's leading real estate services firms, with over 50,000 colleagues operating across more than 60 countries. Our UK Land, Development & Planning team is growing, and we're looking for talented Economic Development professionals to join our nationally recognised Economic Development & Appraisal (EDA) team.

This is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant regeneration, infrastructure and investment programmes, helping shape the future of towns, cities and communities.

About the team

Our Economic Development & Appraisal team specialises in promoting sustainable economic growth through expert advice on land, property and infrastructure. We combine deep real estate expertise with economic development, appraisal and place-based strategy to help clients make informed investment decisions.

We are recognised market leaders in the preparation of HM Treasury Green Book business cases and provide strategic advice to public and private sector clients across the UK.

Our work includes:

HM Treasury Green Book business cases

Economic impact assessments

Funding strategies

Project feasibility studies

Economic and market demand assessments

Business and investment planning

Evaluation and monitoring

Regeneration and place-based strategies

Our clients include government departments, local authorities, Mayoral Combined Authorities, Homes England, investors and developers.

We're retained on major public sector frameworks, including the Homes England Strategic Research, Economics and Evaluation Framework, and advise on nationally important initiatives including:

National Housing Delivery Fund

Brownfield Housing Fund

Integrated Settlements

Investment Zones

Freeports

New Towns

Major regeneration and city centre renewal programmes

Large-scale employment and infrastructure projects

The opportunity

We're looking for a Consultant, Senior Consultant or Associate to support the continued growth of our Economic Development business.

You'll work alongside experienced specialists on high-profile projects while helping to grow our client relationships and market presence.

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. Consultancy experience is desirable, but we're equally interested in individuals with strong economic development experience gained in the public or private sector.

This is a national opportunity, with flexibility around office location and hybrid working.

What we're looking for

A genuine passion for economic development, regeneration and placemaking

A degree or professional background in economics, economic development or a related discipline

Experience preparing business cases, economic appraisals or cost-benefit analysis

Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills

Excellent report writing and communication skills

The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Commercial awareness and a collaborative approach

Experience within the property sector is advantageous but not essential, and RICS qualification is not required.

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

You'll join a collaborative, ambitious team working on projects that have a genuine impact on communities and economic growth across the UK.

In return, you'll benefit from:

Exposure to nationally significant regeneration and infrastructure projects

A supportive and collaborative culture

Clear opportunities for career progression

Flexible hybrid working

The chance to develop your expertise alongside some of the industry's leading economic development specialists

If you're looking to build your career while helping shape the future of places across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

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