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Senior Consultant/Managing Consultant (Economist)
SQW —Edinburgh
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Python
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Senior Business Travel Consultant - Spanish speaking
Perk —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Spanish
- Relocation assistance
- Life insurance
Senior Business Travel Consultant - French Speaking
Perk —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
- Life insurance
Senior Consultant – Real Estate Advisory
Turner & Townsend —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Organisational skills
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Senior Business Travel Consultant - French Speaking - Remote
Perk —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
Senior Marketing Consultant (UK Marketing)
Royal London —Edinburgh
- Agile
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
1d
Senior Sales Executive - UKI
Perk —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Bar
- Sales
- Public speaking
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Consultant – Real Estate Advisory
Turner & Townsend —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Organisational skills
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Business Architect Manager, Consumer, ERI & TMT, Operations Industry & Domain Solutions, Technology & Transformation
Deloitte —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- No degree
- AI
9d
Senior Investment Analyst - Group Pensions
Lloyds Banking Group —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
2h
Senior Manager, Business Architect, Consumer, Operations Industry & Domain Solutions, Technology & Transformation
Deloitte —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Hospitality
- IT
Associate Director, ER&I (Energy, Resourcing and Industrials incl. Construction), Operations Industry & Domain Solutions, Engineering AI & Data, Technology & Transformation
Deloitte —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Master's degree
- Business development
Senior Transport Planner
Pell Frischmann —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Agile
254971 (SNIS) Principal Clinical Psychologist
NHS Scotland —Lothian
- £65,125 - £70,303 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
1d
Director, Test Code Product & Lifecycle
IQVIA —Livingston
- £107,800 - £300,100 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
8d
Senior/Associate Fire Engineer – Expert Witness
Jensen Hughes —Edinburgh
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Clinical Psychologist (LW)
NHS Scotland —Dunfermline
- £65,125 - £70,303 a year
9d

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Senior Consultant/Managing Consultant (Economist)

SQW -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
£45,000 - £60,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Power BI
Economics
R
Data visualisation
Quantitative analysis
Communication skills
Python

Full job description

SQW is looking for a Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant (Economist) to join our team and help deliver high-impact quantitative research, modelling and evaluation projects across the UK.

SQW is one of the UK's leading economic and social research consultancies. We provide independent research, analysis and advice to central government, devolved administrations, Combined Authorities, local authorities, universities, and voluntary and private sector organisations. Our consultants are based in Edinburgh, London and Manchester, with a hybrid working approach in place.

Role Overview

The role focuses on applying advanced econometric and quantitative methods to address real-world policy questions across areas including economic development, innovation, business growth, employment and skills, health and social care, and the Net Zero transition.

Econometric analysis and quantitative modelling
Policy and programme evaluation using advanced methods
Economic impact assessments and Green Book appraisals
Forecasting, scenario modelling and data visualisation
Preparation of reports, presentations and technical outputs
Development of new business proposals and methodological approaches

Depending on experience, you will manage quantitative-led projects, engage directly with clients, support business development activities, and help strengthen SQW's quantitative capability.

Required Skills and Experience

A 2:1 or higher degree in economics, econometrics, statistics or a related discipline (with postgraduate qualifications desirable)
Strong experience applying econometric and statistical techniques to complex policy questions
Experience using R and/or Python for quantitative analysis and modelling
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI
Excellent digital skills, including Microsoft 365 applications

A full job description is available attached to the job posting on the Careers page on our website.

What SQW Offers

Competitive basic salary of £45,000–£60,000 depending on role and experience
Annual performance-related bonus
Flexible working
Contributory pension scheme with up to 5% matching contributions
Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service cover
Flexible benefits options, including private health and dental schemes, health assessments and a bike-to-work scheme
Support for continuous personal and professional development

SQW is committed to making a positive impact on our clients and society, delivering social value through our work. We are committed to being a net zero company by 2030 and provide opportunities for staff volunteering and charitable activities.

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Minority ethnicities are under-represented within consulting. To create meaningful change for our clients, our people and our communities, we need diverse talent combined with diverse ways of working. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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