Job Description

Do you want to make a positive impact on the world? Sustainable development is at the heart of everything we do.

Seventy-five years ago, we created a home for creative thinkers seeking to solve the world\xe2\x80\x99s biggest challenges. Today, a collective of 16,000+ Arupians gather across the globe from 140 different countries to build a sustainable future.

We strive to create an inclusive environment and give everyone a voice. Diversity drives innovation in our projects and offers empathy to the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with disability and provide workplace adjustments.

At Arup, you\xe2\x80\x99ll do more than work \xe2\x80\x94 you\xe2\x80\x99ll shape a better world.

About this role
Are you an emerging Economist with experience working on major infrastructure projects? We\xe2\x80\x99re on the lookout for a motivated individual to join our Australasia region Economics Advisory team. Stationed in Kuala Lumpur, this high impact role you will see you helping to shape the future of the cities in which we live, work and play, and the future of Arup\xe2\x80\x99s Advisory business. This will involve supporting client engagement, work winning, and project delivery. You will have the opportunity to push boundaries and create new possibilities for our clients as you collaborate with and learn from other brilliant minds.

What will I do?

• Provide timely and quality economics advice to clients (internal and external), and respond to their requirements
• You will conduct economic impact analyses, cost benefit analyses and economic modelling for a variety of projects in various industries and sectors including transport, water, energy, waste, logistics and precincts.
• You will lead the preparation of business cases and economics advisory mandates with or without support from more junior team members.
• Support the growth of the business through commercial activities, internal research as well as contribute to the growth of skills and knowledge within the team.

What will I bring?

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in commerce, business, economics or similar.
• 5-10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as an Economist in a consulting environment.
• Expertise in economic modelling and analysis (e.g. economic impact analysis, cost benefit analysis)
• Experience in preparing government-side strategic business case documents to facilitate preliminary government investment decisions.
• Familiarity or experience in the fields of infrastructure, urban economics and the socio-economic drivers that underpin their development.

Our firm
Dedicated to sustainable development, the firm is a collective of 16,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

We create spaces where everyone feels safe, seen and included and able to perform at their best. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and well-being of our members.

Are you ready to shape a better world?
Our open roles are waiting for you on the Arup careers page. If you like what you see here, apply today.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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