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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 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, including thought leadership, client delivery, and team leadership. This role provides strategic direction, commercial leadership, and operational oversight to drive profitable growth, high-quality delivery, and market differentiation. The position involves close collaboration with Partners, Managing Directors, and leaders across Consulting, while unlocking market opportunities.
What Your Days Will Look Like
- Leading and growing a team of 30+ economists (onshore and offshore)
- Business development: building and leveraging contacts across public and private sectors
- External communications: delivering high-profile presentations to clients and stakeholders
- Leading cost-benefit analyses, economic appraisals, and risk-adjusted option modelling for defence and security programmes
- Overseeing analytical and quantitative modelling, including economic forecasting and statistical assessments
- Serving as a senior economic advisor to clients, translating complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives
- Providing leadership and quality assurance across project workstreams
- Supporting client account development and business growth
- Mentoring junior economists to build future leadership capability
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Requirements
Must have:
- 10+ years’ experience as an economist (in consultancy or government), specialising in economic policy for government, infrastructure, or defence
- Essential: proficiency in Green Book 5 Case model; desirable: experience in Magenta Book
- Proven senior leadership experience in building and leading economic teams
- Demonstrated experience executing complex public sector or defence programmes
- Experience developing business cases aligned with HM Treasury Green Book principles
- Economics Degree (or international equivalent), or equivalent professional experience
- Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving with meticulous attention to detail
- Critical thinking to assess complex data, make informed decisions, and innovate solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English
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What You’ll Receive
PwC’s benefits are designed to support ambitious professionals while recognising contributions:
- Empowered flexibility: working week split between office, home, and client site
- Private medical cover and 24/7 access to a virtual GP
- Six volunteering days per year, plus more
(Full range of additional benefits available)
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