Principal - Economics

**We're hiring**

As a result of recent continuing growth and a strong pipeline of exciting new projects, Ethos Urban is seeking experienced economics professionals of 4+ years' experience to join our economics team as a Principal - Economics.

Our collaborative way of working is what makes us different. Our teams are multidisciplinary and fluid, so you will work on varied projects with a range of talented urban professionals - continuing to learn and share your insights for the best client outcomes.

The role will suit a self-starter, lateral thinker, and someone with a passion for solving problems, particularly as it relates to the built-form environment.

If you are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

**About Ethos Urban**

Ethos Urban Economics team is a leading consultancy in the economic analysis of people, places and spaces.

Our practical approach to urban and regional economic analysis is focused on providing private and public sector clients with robust advice that informs decision-making.

We work with developers, investors, policy makers, businesses, peak bodies, Government departments and agencies, and many other entities seeking advice on how economics applies to their real-world issues. This includes a wide variety of assignments, from detailed land use analysis through to advice on the economic impact of major infrastructure projects (including renewable energy).

Ethos Urban is a multi-disciplinary business that brings together planning, urban design, property economics, social strategy, community engagement and project management.

We focus on bringing together the collective intelligence of our different people to help deliver better solutions to complex problems and ultimately achieve better urban outcomes for our community.

We have a vibrant, enthusiastic and highly skilled team of professionals that love what they do and who get excited about planning and development, and we're looking to grow that team by adding new like-minded people. At Ethos Urban you will have opportunities to work on the most exciting city shaping projects on offer, with great colleagues and with the most high-profile clients in the industry."

We undertake extensive work in both statutory and strategic planning, and cover all sectors including residential, commercial, retail, tourism, health, education, industry, and infrastructure. At Ethos Urban you will have the opportunity to explore your passions in planning and development and ultimately shape the career that you want for yourself.

We believe we can always improve the urban life experience by creating engaging places that connect us to where we need to go, meet our changing needs and create opportunities for everyone to thrive.

For over 25 years our people have worked in partnership with the public and private sectors to provide them with the momentum to realise their ambitions for better places, communities and cities.

**Our role**

The role will suit a talented professional seeking to advance a career in economic consulting within a dynamic team environment.
- Develop a broad skillset through working side by side with economists, town planners, urban designers, social planners, and community & stakeholder engagement professionals.
- Have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of National / Sydney's most complex urban projects - from conceptualisation through to approval and delivery.
- Work with and learn from some of the best economic and urban professionals in the business.
- Enjoy working with a wide variety of clients including major landowners, state and local government authorities and agencies, and corporate developers.
- Participate in all aspects of economics from proposal writing, research & analysis, preparation of advice and client liaison.
- Be part of a growing national business that offers an inclusive and supportive learning environment with new offices in the heart of the CBD.

**About you**

The role can be tailored to suit those establishing their economics career looking for a fresh perspective through to those with up to 7+ years of experience in a similar role and who have a passion for the built environment.
- A demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively in a team environment.
- A tertiary qualification in economics (highly preferred) or property, urban planning or related degree/discipline.
- 7+ years' experience within a similar role.
- Experience in researching, sourcing, manipulating and analysing statistical information as well as monitoring and reporting on spatial trends.
- Technical understanding of the interrelationship between land use planning, economics and property.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong report writing skills.
- High level of verbal and written communication, including public presentation skills.
- Effective planning & organising skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel on occasion in order to meet project and client needs (d