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 Principal Economics Consultant to join our growing Transportation team. About YouThe 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 UK and Ireland. The team provides economic input into transportation and infrastructure projects, and therefore adopts a highly collaborative approach. It prepares Economic Impact Assessments and appraisal documents (including cost-benefit analyses), with many projects requiring compliance with the Infrastructure Guidelines (IGs) and Public Spending Code (PSC). 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, while also working for private sector clients.   Our current portfolio of works comprises a diverse mix of studies. A selection of our recent projects includes:<ul><li>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</li><li>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</li><li>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.</li><li>A long-term engagement with Failte Ireland to develop early-stage business cases and strategic assessments for a variety of tourism investments across Ireland</li><li>Developing preliminary business cases, including undertaking the financial appraisal and cost-benefit analysis for a range of sporting investments for Sports Ireland</li><li>Various cost-benefit analyses – economic and financial appraisals for public sector projects, according to the Public Spending Code for various state entities and county councils</li><li>Measuring and evaluating public realm improvements in towns for various county councils.</li></ul>Here’s what you’ll do:<ul><li>Technical excellence in carrying out economic consulting projects</li><li>Taking ownership of complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting the client’s expectations</li><li>Managing the relationship between AECOM and clients as assignments are progressed</li><li>Management of projects in accordance with AECOM project management processes, while upholding the systems AECOM has in place for effective project management</li><li>Communicating the results of our work to a range of audiences</li><li>Identifying opportunities for the AECOM economics team, and converting these into sales</li><li>Drive sales through effective bid management and delivery, while ensuring AECOM’s proposals are commercially viable</li><li>Working collaboratively and iteratively within multi-disciplinary teams</li><li>Contributing ideas and innovative approaches to all projects</li><li>Collaborating colleagues throughout AECOM to develop and realise business growth opportunities</li><li>Having the technical ability, knowledge and competence to provide guidance to teach and develop junior staff.</li></ul>Come grow with us.We develop projects from concept through to operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a projectAnd 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.

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Principal Economics Consultant

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 Principal Economics Consultant to join our growing Transportation team.&nbsp;About YouThe 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. &nbsp; The economics team in Dublin is part of a 600-person Transportation Consulting team spread across UK and Ireland. The team provides economic input into transportation and infrastructure projects, and therefore adopts a highly collaborative approach. It prepares Economic Impact Assessments and appraisal documents (including cost-benefit analyses), with many projects requiring compliance with the Infrastructure Guidelines (IGs) and Public Spending Code (PSC). 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, while also working for private sector clients. &nbsp; Our current portfolio of works comprises a diverse mix of studies. A selection of our recent projects includes:<ul><li>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</li><li>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</li><li>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.</li><li>A long-term engagement with Failte Ireland to develop early-stage business cases and strategic assessments for a variety of tourism investments across Ireland</li><li>Developing preliminary business cases, including undertaking the financial appraisal and cost-benefit analysis for a range of sporting investments for Sports Ireland</li><li>Various cost-benefit analyses – economic and financial appraisals for public sector projects, according to the Public Spending Code for various state entities and county councils</li><li>Measuring and evaluating public realm improvements in towns for various county councils.</li></ul>Here’s what you’ll do:<ul><li>Technical excellence in carrying out economic consulting projects</li><li>Taking ownership of complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting the client’s expectations</li><li>Managing the relationship between AECOM and clients as assignments are progressed</li><li>Management of projects in accordance with AECOM project management processes, while upholding the systems AECOM has in place for effective project management</li><li>Communicating the results of our work to a range of audiences</li><li>Identifying opportunities for the AECOM economics team, and converting these into sales</li><li>Drive sales through effective bid management and delivery, while ensuring AECOM’s proposals are commercially viable</li><li>Working collaboratively and iteratively within multi-disciplinary teams</li><li>Contributing ideas and innovative approaches to all projects</li><li>Collaborating colleagues throughout AECOM to develop and realise business growth opportunities</li><li>Having the technical ability, knowledge and competence to provide guidance to teach and develop junior staff.</li></ul>Come grow with us.We develop projects from concept through to operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a projectAnd 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.

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