Economist | Infrastructure Economist
5 days ago
*Joining Arup*
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The purpose of this role is to support Arup's economics advisory offer across the Australasia region. This role is intended to help shape the future of Arup's Investor Advisory service and will include client engagement, winning work, project delivery, on-the-job training and mentoring, and technical advice on economics matters. You will be primarily engaged in providing technical analysis and guidance across business case / feasibility study and economics advisory projects across various infrastructure subsectors.
You will bring technical excellence, economic modelling capability, strong writing and communication skills, and an enthusiasm for developing socially useful project outcomes.
The Opportunity
- Lead and manage economic consulting projects across Asia Pacific, focusing on business cases for government infrastructure investment and macroeconomic analysis to support strategic decisions.
- Deliver high-quality economics advisory work across multiple projects, ensuring outputs are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with Arup's management processes.
- Provide technical guidance by staying current with economic theory and policy trends, and contribute to building team capability and knowledge sharing.
- Support business development through proposal preparation, multidisciplinary bids, and maintaining strong internal and external client relationships across Southeast Asia.
- Build trusted client partnerships by delivering insightful economic analysis and fostering long-term relationships through quality work and collaboration.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
Is this role right for you?
- Degree in Economics, Finance, or related field, with substantial experience in economic consulting, infrastructure projects, or macroeconomic analysis.
- Minimally 3 years in economic modelling and analysis, including experience with complex project finance models
- Familiarity with project finance structures and key credit metrics associated with well-structured transactions. An understanding of Public Private
Partnerships and underlying commercial structures and risk allocations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Please see a list of Arup's Malaysia benefits below:
- Flexible working hours
- Paid maternity leave for 98 days
- Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
- Birthday leave
- Mobile phone allowance
- Travel allowance
- Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
- International mobility opportunities
- Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
- Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
- Exam Leave (6 days)
- QP allowance
- Master's Degree Sponsorship Scheme
- Car allowance for Associates and above.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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