Economist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Economist to join our dynamic and growing team. As an Economist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality economic analysis, policy advice, and strategic insights to our clients across various sectors in the Middle East and globally. You will be involved in a broad range of projects, from socio-economic baseline assessments and cost-benefit analysis to policy analysis and strategy development. Your expertise will support decision-making and drive commercial success for our clients, ensuring societal well-being and sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• Support WSP's engagements in economic analysis, advisory, and strategic consultancy.
• Provide advice on economic, strategic development and related policy matters, ensuring high-quality outputs for clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring continued business growth and successful project delivery.
• Conduct comprehensive economic analysis, including quantitative and qualitative research, market assessments, and economic modelling.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of economic tools, modelling frameworks, and methodologies used within the organisation.
• Play a supporting role to Senior Economists and the team Manager in developing and securing new business opportunities, including preparing proposals, tender submissions, and stakeholder communications.
• Support project delivery within business management systems, working with our Project Managers to ensure timely and budget-conscious execution.
  
  

Qualifications

• A strong background in economic analysis, strategy development, and/or business case creation across a range of sectors.
• Consultancy experience with a proven track record in delivering projects.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet modelling, economic data analysis, and relevant software tools.
• Experience in handling large datasets, conducting statistical analysis, and presenting findings in clear and accessible formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations in English. Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a focus on delivering practical, actionable solutions.
• An undergraduate degree in economics or a closely related discipline is required. A postgraduate qualification is highly desirable, with a focus on microeconomics, public policy, or environmental economics being advantageous.
  
  

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organisational skills and ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and client expectations.
• A good understanding of economic trends and markets relevant to public and private sector clients.
• Experience with socio-economic analysis, market research, and impact assessments, and policy design.
• Familiarity with national and international sources of government and business statistics.
• A proven ability to develop professional networks and work as part of a cohesive team.
• GIS skills are highly desirable.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and contributing to meaningful societal outcomes through evidence-based economic advice.
  
  

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process including documents uploaded is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.
  
  

About Us


WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.
  
  

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.


Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.
  
  

Health, Safety and Wellbeing


Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our Making Health and Safety Personal initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

Apply today.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.