Consultant - Economics & Property

**Who we are**:
Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by our clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. You will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs, extensive training opportunities and much more.
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
Urbis shaping futures, your way

**The Opportunity**:
We are looking for a bright and proactive economist to join our Brisbane Economics & Property (E&P) team. You will have the opportunity to be part of the broader national E&P team by undertaking research for consulting projects in urban economics, asset strategy and ESG fields applied to residential, retail, commercial, industrial and mixed-use sectors across the state and nationally.
The role will be supported by highly experienced Senior Consultants, Associate Directors and Directors whilst delivering high quality research, modelling and report writing.

**You will be**:

- Undertaking research and providing advice to government and private sector clients on city shaping projects.
- Managing and undertaking field research to obtain preliminary data and knowledge across a wide range of sources and networks.
- Undertaking qualitative and quantitative analysis from research materials.
- Supporting the provision of advice and developing analysis skills using economic tools, including economic modelling, costs benefit analysis, return on investment and economic & social impact assessments.
- Regularly reviewing major research documents and data sources.
- Collating and analysing data for consulting assignments and assisting the team to deliver property advice to clients.
- Providing inputs to draft proposals, tenders and submissions of potential projects.
- Develop capability in new methods of presenting and working with data.

**About You**:

- A professional with at least 2 years relevant economic analysis, consulting or property sector experience.
- Tertiary qualifications in Property Economics, Economics, Statistics, Business/Finance or related discipline.
- An understanding of research processes, using both primary and secondary data sources.
- Able to use and develop excel-based economic and financial models.
- Sound written and oral communication skills.
- Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for learning and developing new skills.

Why Urbis?
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). The WGEA citation is designed to formally encourage, recognise and promote active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces. This citation is the gold standard certification for employers who are committed to making positive, measurable improvements towards gender equality and only held by 129 organisations nationally.
Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply?

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