Senior Construction Economist

20 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEconomist Full time $150,000 - $180,000

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded property economist to join our team.

The successful candidate will provide strategic economic insights and monitor market trends through data-driven analysis of industry conditions, policy developments, supply chain dynamics, and cost drivers.

This role involves managing and maintaining a global set of information and internal data libraries, overseeing development and upgrades of RLB's digital tools, and preparing reports, presentations, and board papers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct economic research and market analysis related to the construction and infrastructure industries.
  • Develop sector-specific forecasts, such as construction activity, labour trends, materials pricing, and housing demand.
  • Analyse the impact of government policy, interest rates, inflation, and trade conditions on construction markets.
  • Maintain and interpret economic indicators like building approvals, CPI, PPI, housing starts, wage data, and capital investment trends.
  • Monitor global and regional trends in construction markets and provide actionable insights.
  • Provide thought leadership and prepare regular industry reports, presentations, economic briefings, and whitepapers to support RLB marketing in business-to-business activities and industry forums.
  • Engage with external stakeholders including clients, industry bodies, government agencies, and regulators.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in economics, econometrics, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5+ years' experience in an economist or analyst role, ideally with a focus on the construction, infrastructure, or property sectors.
  • Familiarity with construction cost structures, industry supply chains, labour market dynamics, and planning policy frameworks.
  • Experience in statistical software and tools like Excel, Power BI, etc.
  • Experience working with industry datasets like ABS, RBA, CoreLogic, or similar.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Public speaking skills for presenting at industry forums and business-to-business events.
  • Strong time management and organisational skills.
  • A proactive, self-starting attitude with excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple offices.
  • A keen eye for detail and data accuracy.
  • Professional discretion and sound judgment.

Your Qualities

  • You have a genuine interest in the built environment and a desire to understand our projects, initiatives, and policies.
  • You are passionate about innovation and willing to learn and adapt to new ideas and technologies.
  • You are a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • You have a strong understanding of the construction and infrastructure industries, including market trends, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies.
  • You are proficient in data analysis and interpretation, with experience working with large datasets and statistical software.

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