As an Urban Economist at Foster + Partners, you will help shape the economic foundations of innovative urban projects across the globe. Working within a multidisciplinary team of designers, planners and researchers, you’ll develop strategic economic insights, analyse city-scale trends, and translate data into narratives that strengthen project visions, masterplans and regeneration strategies.
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Conduct economic and spatial research across cities, regions and development sites.
- Analyse demographic trends, real estate markets, industry sectors and urban policies.
- Develop economic narratives, strategic rationales and project positioning.
- Prepare economic programmes, briefs and demand/supply assessments for masterplans.
- Contribute to R&D initiatives by creating tools, methodologies and analytical frameworks.
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex datasets.
- Familiarity with economic, spatial and real-estate analysis methods.
- High proficiency in Excel for modelling and data analysis.
- Ability to contribute clearly and confidently to project narratives and reports.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience or academic background in urban economics, economic development, real estate or urban planning.
- Experience with GIS or spatial analysis tools is beneficial.
We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes: private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching; as well as discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities, and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.
To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.
If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.
We believe in the power of design to enhance everyday life. Through a culture of purposeful curiosity, our work defines the way tomorrow’s built environments look, feel and function. Founded in 1967 by Norman Foster, what began as a small team is now a global practice with an outstanding design legacy, creating innovative and thoughtful solutions that shape skylines and landscapes around the world.
Whether designing an entire city or a bespoke door handle, we approach every project with ambition and dedicated creativity - and we seek exceptional people to enrich our practice. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and creating industry-defining designs and solutions, we invite you to join our team.
The practice is committed to supporting diversity and inclusivity and strives to create a working environment that is responsive to different cultures. We value the contributions of our diverse and creative team and are proud to offer equal opportunities for all.
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