Economic Consultant

Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients’ transformation in an increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically.

Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are Great Place to Work accredited.

The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.

No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value.

The Role

We’re looking for an Economic Consultant to lead projects and deliver purposeful analysis across client accounts, to inform industry decision-making, strategy development, and investment working in Talan’s Strategy and Consulting Team. Based in Birmingham and London, the Strategy and Consulting team consists of around 50 dynamic policy analysts, economists, consultants and project managers passionate about tackling climate change and making an impact for our clients.

This is a fast‑paced consulting role for analytically strong individuals who want to shape low‑carbon policy and investment decisions. From day one you will be placed at the heart of the energy transition, working across hydrogen, heat pumps, biofuels, and a range of other low‑carbon technologies, developing your profile as a low‑carbon expert with a holistic understanding of technological and policy opportunities, challenges, and limitations.

You’ll be trusted to apply economic judgement, not just technical analysis, in shaping recommendations for clients.

This will be underpinned by your ability to create evidence‑based numerical analysis and communicate it to key industry decision makers (including MPs, CEOs, managing directors and boards). Previous analysis has been used by senior leadership to drive decisions in both public and private organisations, quoted by MPs and Ministers in debates in Parliament, has shaped new policies and has featured widely across leading news outlets.

Currently, the energy industry is undergoing a generational transition to decarbonise, which brings unprecedented challenge and opportunity. This has kickstarted discussions regarding the optimum pathway to a net zero future. Your work will inform and support the delivery of that transition.

What you’ll gain

• Direct exposure to senior policymakers, industry leaders, and board‑level decision‑makers
• Rapid responsibility and ownership of analytical work streams. You’ll be quickly leading small project teams delivering for clients
• The opportunity to see your analysis influence real‑world policy and investment decisions
• Structured development as both an economist and a trusted client advisor. You’ll receive hands‑on coaching from experienced consultants, regular feedback on your analytical and consulting skills, and clear progression criteria as you develop towards senior consulting roles

Responsibilities

The role will require the completion of varied assignments working with industry and government clients to shape low carbon energy policy and analyse the costs and benefits of the net zero transition. You will work within project teams to deliver client outcomes. This will include a likely mix of project and retainer account work.

Delivering economic analysis

• Designing and delivering quantitative analysis such as…