Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)
Senior Economist | |||
| Company | Leading International EPC Company | Experience | 6-10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of posting | 2008-06-24 14:59 | Salary indication | Competitive |
| Category | Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) | Start date | Negotiable |
| Region | Europe | Duration | Permanent |
| Country | United Kingdom (UK) | ||
| Location | Brighton | ||
| Description | The Economics and Finance team, within the Generation Renewable Energy subdivision of our client's Energy Unit, provides economic, financial, policy and strategic advisory services to Governments, Regulators, Project Sponsors, Investors IFI’s Multilateral Funding Agencies and others: primarily for policy and appraisal and evaluation, regularity reforms, infrastructure & development projects in both fossil and renewable energy. We add value to our client businesses by providing support in project negotiations, executing M&A deals, conducting investment appraisal, feasibility studies, market modeling and forecasts, due to diligence exercises, formulating national policies, developing business, and risk management strategies and carrying out asset valuation. The job role requires working with a multidisciplinary team that examines all economic and commercial aspects of various types of energy related projects. Work typically involves: - Developing scenarios for energy markets looking at prices, energy production and use Investment appraisal for the energy sector, using DCF and CBA methods. - Examining impacts of economic and environmental regulation on energy markets stakeholders. - Valuing assets in energy production, transmission and distribution. - Reviewing and evaluating energy markets rules and regulations. - Developing models (generally spreadsheet based). In addition, the role would involve managing or leading project work, retaining and developing relationships with clients and potentially developing new business opportunities for the Economics team. The selected person will support two recently recruited economists and work on a day to day basis under guidance from the Chief Economist. The direct line manager will be the team leader of Finance & Economics Team. | ||
| Skills | We are seeking individuals with a background in economics, focus on energy/environmental issues. All applicants should be educated to degree level. Candidates should have experience within the energy sector, either industry government agency or consultancy. Essential competencies/skills: - Good rapport writing and communication skills. - Excellent understanding of micro/marco economics. - Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team. - Sharp analytical skills and the ability to present quantitative knowledge to non-experts. - Excellent working ability of MS Office, knowledge in other economic/statistical packages welcome. - Ability to work to tight deadlines and produce quick turnover. - Preparedness to travel worldwide on short business assignments. Desired academic, professional qualifications and experience: - Postgraduate qualification. Desired competencies/skills: - French, Italian or German language skills. - Project management experience. | ||
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| Reference Nr | www-78527 | ||
