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Senior Economic Consultant – Environment, Resilience & Renewables Group
About Haskoning
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.
We offer purpose-driven and challenging work across diverse international projects, backed by 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees across more than 25 countries, our teams collaborate to turn challenges into opportunities and make a tangible difference in society.
About Our Environment, Resilience & Renewables Group (ERR)
For over 30 years, our Environment teams have helped clients navigate complex environmental, economic, and resilience challenges spanning:
- Infrastructure
- Water
- Energy
- Coastal and climate adaptation
- Development sectors
Our expertise combines market-leading technical excellence with a deep understanding of clients’ ambitions, pressures, and investment drivers. Key areas of focus include:
- Flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM)
- Climate resilience and adaptation
- Environmental and socio-economic assessments
- Business cases & appraisals for public funding
- Support for major EIA (Environmental Impact Assessments) and strategy development programs
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Economic Consultant to lead and contribute to:
- Economic assessments
- Business case development
- Consultancy projects
In this varied and impactful role, you will:
- Lead and deliver economic appraisals aligned with HM Treasury Green Book and Environment Agency appraisal guidance
- Develop HM Treasury Five Case Model business cases, including:
- Strategic Case
- Economic Case
- Commercial Case
- Financial Case
- Management Case
- Provide economic inputs for river, estuary, coastal, ports, environmental, and climate resilience projects
- Mentor and guide junior economic consultants
- Manage small to medium consultancy projects, including:
- Budgeting
- Programming
- Risk management
- Reporting
- Engage directly with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to deliver robust and actionable outcomes
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in:
- EIAs (Environmental Impact Assessments)
- Strategy studies (e.g., SMPs, SFRAs, CFMPs)
- Feasibility studies
- Socio-economic assessments
- R&D initiatives
- Support proposal development and business growth for the team
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Must have: ✔ A degree (BSc, BA, or BEng) in:
- Geography
- Economics
- Engineering
- A related discipline ✔ 5+ years of relevant experience in:
- Economic appraisal
- Business case development ✔ Proven experience in:
- Preparing FCERM business cases using the HM Treasury Five Case Model
- Developing economic appraisals to Green Book standard, including use of MCM (Microeconomic Cost Model) and Environment Agency guidance ✔ Programme/project management experience with small-scale projects ✔ Strong skills in:
- Writing & analysis
- Spreadsheet excel
- Office tools (Word, Excel, SharePoint) ✔ Ability to:
- Manage competing priorities
- Work both independently and collaboratively
- Communicate effectively
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Desirable Qualifications & Experience
✅ Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM) or pursuit thereof ✅ Better Business Case accreditation ✅ GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience ✅ Experience in socio-economic assessments for:
- EIA (Environmental Impact Assessments)
- CCRA (Climate Change Risk Assessments)
- Financial appraisals in other sectors ✅ Stakeholder and client engagement experience ✅ Proficiency in digital tools or AI within consultancy
What We Offer
A workplace that’s exciting, collaborative, dynamic, and supportive—that’s how colleagues at Haskoning describe it. Why join us?
- Grow your career in a forward-thinking organisation with opportunities for professional development
- Flexible working models to balance family and work life, including part-time options
- Work in a culture that prioritises inclusivity, diversity, and employee well-being
Locations: Peterborough • Brighton • Leeds
At Haskoning, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," fosters a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and innovation. No matter your background, experience, age, gender, or personal characteristics—you belong here.
Visit our ED&I webpage to learn more about our initiatives.
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