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Economist – Director
Job Description & Summary
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 seeking 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
- Focus on thought leadership, client delivery, and team leadership
- Provide strategic direction, commercial leadership, and operational oversight to drive profitable growth, high-quality delivery, and market differentiation
- 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 (onshore and offshore)
- Business development – building or developing a network of contacts across public and private sectors
- External communications – leading high-profile presentations to clients and stakeholders
- Cost-benefit analyses, economic appraisals, and risk-adjusted option modelling for defence and security programmes
- Analytical and quantitative modelling, including economic forecasting and statistical assessments
- Serving as a senior advisor, 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 as an economist (preferably in consultancy or government)
- Expertise in economic policy in government, infrastructure, and/or defence
Essential
- Experience using the Green Book 5 Case model (training/budget guidance for Public Sector projects)
- Proven senior leadership experience in building and leading an economic team
- Experience delivering complex public sector or defence programmes
- Green Book principles application in developing business cases
- Economics degree (or international equivalent).
- Experience collaborating and influencing within a matrix organisation
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Desirable
- Knowledge of Magenta book (HM Treasury guidance on risk & contingencies)
- Commercial/sales experience
Key Skills
- Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, with high attention to detail
- Critical thinking to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and innovative solution development
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English
What You’ll Receive From Us
Our benefits are designed to support and add value, recognising your contributions through fair reward and empowerment.We offer:
- Empowered flexibility – hybrid working (office, home, and client site)
- Private medical cover and 24/7 virtual GP access
- Six volunteering days per year
- Career growth through meaningful and challenging work
PwC will help you grow your skills, create lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy, and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. Your perspectives and talents will drive hidden value, creating measurable impact.
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