Senior Economist Job

WSP Middle East

Valid Till: 31 August 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

We are currently seeking an Economist to join Advisory Services Strategic Planning. This Land Economist’s role is to provide services in real estate management, land valuations, project selections, DCFs, CBA / Externalities, real estate projects appraisals, and market analysis.

  • Conducts analysis of proposed land use and investment appraisal.
  • Undertakes real estate market analysis and develop reports.
  • Prepares real estate development proposals.
  • DCF / Financial and Economic Modelling.
  • Prepares quality project technical reports for submission to the Client.
  • Undertakes activities to support land valuations, real estate projects appraisals, market analysis of real estate and airport projects.
  • Develops and manages good and effective relationships with the clients and other stakeholders.
  • Undertakes activities to develop program and build the capacity of the staff identified through coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree (preferably a Master’s Degree), in Land Economics or related discipline from a recognized university.
  • Should have at least 10 years overall experience including at least 5 years’ experience in consulting.
  • Should demonstrate experience in mixed land use developments.
  • Extensive knowledge in land valuations, real estate projects appraisals.
  • Experience in real estate management, market analysis of the real estate projects in major mixed land use development projects.
  • Excellent technical writing skills (mandatory).
  • Experience in preparing project reports, and/or publications.
  • Excellent English language skills (mandatory).
  • Regional experience in ME / GCC Countries.
  • Proficient in use of computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc) to produce professional looking documents of international standards