Principal Consultant – Economics

About the role

WSP is expanding its Water Economics, Policy & Strategy team and seeks a Principal Consultant – Economics to influence major infrastructure, policy and investment decisions across Australia’s water sector. You will combine economic expertise with strategic thinking to deliver high‑quality advisory services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver economic appraisal and advisory projects for water and infrastructure clients.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analysis, economic modelling, business case development and investment prioritisation studies.
• Translate complex economic and technical analysis into clear, practical advice for decision‑makers.
• Manage project delivery, including scope, budgets, commercial performance and client outcomes.
• Support business development, proposal preparation and work‑winning initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government, utilities and industry clients.

Required profile

• Degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Public Policy, Environmental Economics or related discipline.
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience in consulting, government, infrastructure, utilities or advisory environments.
• Strong expertise in economic appraisal, cost‑benefit analysis and economic modelling.
• Experience developing business cases, investment assessments, options evaluations or economic impact studies.
• Solid understanding of Australian infrastructure, government or water‑sector investment frameworks.

Required skills

• Economic appraisal
• Cost‑benefit analysis
• Economic modelling
• Business case development
• Investment prioritisation

What we offer

• Opportunities to work alongside leading economists, policy specialists and technical experts.
• Global career pathways within a leading professional services firm.
• Access to nationally significant water, infrastructure and advisory projects.
• Collaborative culture supporting growth, innovation and professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements and up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.