Sustainable Economy Consultant

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Sustainable Economy Consultant to support the development and evaluation of sustainability strategies with a strong economic lens. This role is ideal for professionals with a solid foundation in sustainability, economics, or finance who are passionate about enabling businesses and projects to pursue climate-aligned growth.

The consultant will lead and contribute to economic impact assessments of sustainability initiatives, with a focus on cost-benefit analysis of net zero pathways, decarbonization strategies, and climate investments for both corporate clients and infrastructure/construction projects.

Reports Directly to:

ESG & Climate Change Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Economic Advisory & Impact Analysis

• Assess the economic and financial implications of sustainability strategies (e.g., carbon neutrality, circular economy, ESG roadmaps, sustainable urbanism).
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis (CBA), marginal abatement cost curves (MACC), and return on investment (ROI) modelling for decarbonization and climate adaptation measures.
• Quantify co-benefits such as resilience, health, and job creation in alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
• Market analysis and study to understand trends, costs, and ROIs
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Strategy Support for Corporates & Projects

• Support clients in integrating economic sustainability into their corporate strategies, capital planning, and ESG programs.
• Advise on investment prioritization and sustainable financing mechanisms for construction, real estate, and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate the economic feasibility of low-carbon technologies and design alternatives within project lifecycles.

Sustainability Advisory

• Support the climate and strategy team in delivering consultancy services in ESG, climate change, and management
• Conduct research and analysis on diverse sustainability topics, technology, and trends
• Analyze and synthesize ESG and sustainability data
• Ability to pick up new skills and expertise to support other consultancy services within the organization

Technical & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work cross-functionally with climate, sustainability, and environment teams to integrate data and align on recommendations.
• Translate complex economic analyses into actionable insights for decision-makers, preparing compelling reports, presentations, and financial narratives.
• Engage with stakeholders to inform policy alignment, funding applications, or regulatory impact assessments.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Economics, Environmental Economics, Sustainability, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of professional experience in economic advisory, infrastructure economics, market analysis, or corporate sustainability.
• Demonstrated experience conducting economic assessments of sustainability or climate-related initiatives.
• Solid background of decarbonization, net zero strategy, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Proficiency with quantitative tools such as Excel, Python, or economic modelling software.

Preferred:

• Experience working with infrastructure and construction projects.
• Familiarity with standards such as GRI, GHG Protocol, LEED.
• Knowledge of sustainable finance instruments (e.g., green bonds, climate risk pricing) is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinking with a systems approach to climate and economic issues.
• Clear communication and storytelling with data.
• Client-oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Passion for sustainability and innovation in economic development.