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Economist – Director
About The Role
PwC’s Strategy& Public Sector and Economics team is expanding its Economics capability and is looking to strengthen its leadership team. We are looking for an experienced Director with a background in applied economics to lead engagements across central government, infrastructure, and defence. The Director will help lead and scale PwC’s Economics business, with work including thought leadership, client delivery, and team leadership.
This role provides:
- Strategic direction
- Commercial leadership
- Operational oversight to drive profitable growth, high-quality delivery, and market differentiation.
The role will work closely with Partners, Managing Directors, and leaders across Consulting, unlocking market opportunities.
What Your Days Will Look Like
- Leading and growing a team of 30+ economists—both onshore and offshore
- Business development, building and/or developing a network of contacts across the public and private sector
- External communications – leading high-profile presentations to clients and stakeholders
- Leading cost-benefit analyses, economic appraisals, and risk-adjusted option modelling for defence and security programmes
- Leading analytical and quantitative modelling, including:
- Economic forecasting
- Statistical assessments
- Serving as a senior advisor to clients, translating complex economic concepts into digestible and compelling narratives
- Providing leadership and oversight across project workstreams, ensuring quality assurance
- Developing client accounts and supporting business development
- Coaching junior economists to build future leadership capability
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This Role Is For You If You Have
- 10+ years’ experience working as an economist (in consultancy or government department), with a focus on economic policy in government, infrastructure, and/or defence
- Essential: Experience in the Green Book 5 Case model
- Desirable: Experience with Magenta Book (relevant economic frameworks)
- Proven senior leadership experience in:
- Building and leading an economic team
- Delivering complex public sector or defence programmes
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills, including experience working in a matrix organisation
- Experience leading the development of business cases in line with HMT Green Book principles
- An Economics degree (or an international equivalent), or equivalent work experience
- Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail
- Critical thinking skills to:
- Evaluate information
- Make informed decisions
- Develop innovative solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Desirable but not essential: Commercial/sales experience
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What You’ll Receive From Us
PwC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding contributions fairly at every career stage:
- Empowered flexibility with a working week split between office, home, and client sites
- Private medical cover
- 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
- Six volunteering days per year
- Additional benefits that include health, financial, and developmental opportunities tailored to individual needs
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