Economist – Real Estate Advisory

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. For over 75 years we have helped our clients deliver on their objectives, and now we are facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision.

We are seeking a proactive and resourceful Economist to join our dynamic and growing Real Estate Advisory team. In this role you will help clients think strategically about how their estates and assets could be used to transform the way they work. This could involve providing strategic advice to key decision-makers to better understand their strategy and vision for the future;

building the case for investment by identifying and quantifying the impact of a project or programme; or developing robust business cases to unlock critical funding opportunities for our clients. This role will require you to think on your feet, understand and resolve complex problems, and to have excellent attention to detail. Each client we work with has unique requirements, challenges and goals, which means no two projects are ever the same.

• Leading the development of economic analysis for public sector Business Cases in line with HM Treasury Green Book guidance, including welfare economics, Cost‑Benefit Analysis (CBA), Value‑for‑Money (VfM) assessment and sector‑specific appraisal models (e.g., Comprehensive Investment Appraisal models).
• Producing high‑quality written reports, economic cases and presentations for senior stakeholders and clients.
• Designing and developing economic models, tools and analytical products to support future commissions.
• Providing expert advice, training and guidance on economic principles and appraisal methods to non‑specialists.
• Leading and facilitating workshops on economic appraisal, options development and Business Case preparation.
• Building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients, colleagues and delivery partners.

• Extensive knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book, the Five Case Model and UK Government investment appraisal methods.
• Demonstrable experience applying economic techniques such as CBA, economic impact assessment, forecasting, sensitivity analysis and distributional analysis.
• Strong understanding of UK policy development and appraisal guidance across sectors, including social value frameworks and benefits assessment.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement, lead analytical work streams and solve complex problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear, policy‑relevant insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with visual analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) or willingness to learn.
• Experience in benefits management, including benefits planning, mapping, realisation and strategy development.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior consultants.
• Familiarity with analytical software.

• Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a related field or two years relevant industry experience and / or training.
• Masters in economics, finance, statistics or mathematics is beneficial (not required).
• Typically 3–5 years of relevant experience in applied economic analysis, public sector appraisal or consultancy.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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