We are seeking a Principal Transport Economist to join our Ireland team. You are an experienced transport economist with a strong track record of delivering high‑quality economic appraisal and business cases within the Irish and/or Northern Ireland transport context. You enjoy working at the intersection of policy, strategy and delivery, and are comfortable taking ownership of complex economic workstreams on high‑profile projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading and delivering defined transport economics workstreams, including economic appraisal and business case development
* Applying relevant appraisal frameworks, including Infrastructure Guidelines (IG), Transport Appraisal Framework (TAF) and Project Appraisal Guidelines (PAG) in Ireland, alongside knowledge of the Green Book, Better Business Cases (BBC) and Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) in Northern Ireland
* Working closely with project managers and technical specialists across transport planning, modelling, engineering and advisory disciplines
* Providing senior technical input to feasibility studies, strategic transport studies, transport assessments and modelling‑led appraisals
* Supporting and mentoring junior team members through technical guidance, reviews and on‑the‑job development
* Acting as a trusted technical contact for clients and contributing to bids, proposals and the development of new market opportunities
* Supporting project and commercial management activities, including quality assurance, programme delivery, resourcing and risk management
Our Work
* Transport economics and appraisal
* Traffic and demand modelling
* Active travel and public transport planning
* Transport strategy and policy development
* Business case development and ex‑post evaluation
Here’s What You’ll Need
* Degree in Economics or a closely related discipline
* Strong, demonstrable experience applying economic analysis within the transport sector
* Well‑developed understanding of transport economics across
o Business case development
o Economic appraisal
o Scheme feasibility and strategic studies
o Transport assessments and modelling support
* Experience in other infrastructure or economic sectors is advantageous but not essential
* Experience in ex‑post evaluation of transport schemes, programmes or policies is desirable but not essential
* Strong technical capability with the confidence to own economic workstreams and lead day‑to‑day technical delivery
* Experience supporting client relationships and contributing to tenders, proposals and service development
* Proven ability to support project and commercial management, including budgets, resourcing, QA and risk
* A flexible, collaborative team player with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement
Location & Working Pattern
This role can be based in Dublin, Cork or Belfast, with hybrid working available. Some local and regional travel may be required to support project and client needs.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the careers support team.
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