Economist – Director

PwC

Director leading engagements in applied economics for PwC’s Strategy& Public Sector. Overseeing a team of economists and driving client interactions for public sector growth.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading and growing a team of 30+ economists- onshore and offshore
Business development – bringing with you and/or developing a network of contacts across the public and private sector
External communications – lead high profile presentation to clients and other stakeholders
Lead cost-benefit analyses, economic appraisals, and risk-adjusted option modelling for defence and security programmes
Lead analytical and quantitative modelling, including economic forecasting and statistical assessments
Serve as a senior advisor to clients, translating complex economic concepts into digestible and compelling narratives
Provide leadership and oversight across project workstreams, ensuring quality assurance
Develop client accounts and support business development
Coach junior economists to build future leadership capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years’ experience working as an economist (in a consultancy or government department) with a focus on economic policy in government, infrastructure and/or defence
Experience in Green Book 5 Case model is essential, other relevant experience as Magenta book desirable
Proven senior leadership experience in building and lead an economic team
Proven experience in delivering complex public sector or defence programmes
Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with experience of working within a matrix organisation
Experience leading the development of business cases in line with HMT Green Book principles
An Economics Degree (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience
Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail
Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Commercial/sales experience (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site
private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
six volunteering days a year and much more

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Hard Skills & Tools

Economic Policy AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisEconomic ForecastingStatistical AssessmentRisk-Adjusted Option ModellingBusiness Case DevelopmentQuantitative Problem-SolvingAttention To DetailCritical ThinkingPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunication SkillsCollaborationInfluencing

Certifications

Economics DegreeInternational Equivalent