The Role
We鈥檙e looking for an Economic Consultant to lead projects and deliver purposeful analysis across client accounts, to inform industry decision-making, strategy development, and investment working in Talan鈥檚 Strategy and Consulting Team. Based in Birmingham and London, the Strategy and Consulting team consists of around 50 dynamic policy analysts, economists, consultants and project managers passionate about tackling climate change and making an impact for our clients.
This is a fast鈥憄aced consulting role for analytically strong individuals who want to shape low鈥慶arbon policy and investment decisions. From day one you will be placed at the heart of the energy transition, working across hydrogen, heat pumps, biofuels, and a range of other low-carbon technologies, developing your profile as a low-carbon expert with a holistic understanding of technological and policy opportunities, challenges, and limitations. You鈥檒l be trusted to apply economic judgement, not just technical analysis, in shaping recommendations for clients.
This will be underpinned by your ability to create evidence-based numerical analysis and communicate it to key industry decision makers (including MPs, CEOs, managing directors and boards). Previous analysis has been used by senior leadership to drive decisions in both public and private organisations, quoted by MPs and Ministers in debates in Parliament, has shaped new policies and has featured widely across leading news outlets.
Currently, the energy industry is undergoing a generational transition to decarbonise, which brings unprecedented challenge and opportunity. This has kickstarted discussions regarding the optimum pathway to a net zero future. Your work will inform and support the delivery of that transition.
What you鈥檒l gain
Responsibilities
The role will require the completion of varied assignments working with industry and government clients to shape low carbon energy policy and analyse the costs and benefits of the net zero transition. You will work within project teams to deliver client outcomes. This will include a likely mix of project and retainer account work.
Delivering economic analysis
Communication and persuasion
Project management and delivery
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package
Location: Birmingham or London office
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