About the Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded property economist to join our team.
The successful candidate will provide strategic economic insights and monitor market trends through data-driven analysis of industry conditions, policy developments, supply chain dynamics, and cost drivers.
This role involves managing and maintaining a global set of information and internal data libraries, overseeing development and upgrades of RLB's digital tools, and preparing reports, presentations, and board papers.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct economic research and market analysis related to the construction and infrastructure industries.
* Develop sector-specific forecasts, such as construction activity, labour trends, materials pricing, and housing demand.
* Analyse the impact of government policy, interest rates, inflation, and trade conditions on construction markets.
* Maintain and interpret economic indicators like building approvals, CPI, PPI, housing starts, wage data, and capital investment trends.
* Monitor global and regional trends in construction markets and provide actionable insights.
* Provide thought leadership and prepare regular industry reports, presentations, economic briefings, and whitepapers to support RLB marketing in business-to-business activities and industry forums.
* Engage with external stakeholders including clients, industry bodies, government agencies, and regulators.
Requirements
* A bachelor's or master's degree in economics, econometrics, or a related field.
* Minimum 5+ years' experience in an economist or analyst role, ideally with a focus on the construction, infrastructure, or property sectors.
* Familiarity with construction cost structures, industry supply chains, labour market dynamics, and planning policy frameworks.
* Experience in statistical software and tools like Excel, Power BI, etc.
* Experience working with industry datasets like ABS, RBA, CoreLogic, or similar.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Public speaking skills for presenting at industry forums and business-to-business events.
* Strong time management and organisational skills.
* A proactive, self-starting attitude with excellent problem-solving abilities.
* A collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple offices.
* A keen eye for detail and data accuracy.
* Professional discretion and sound judgment.
Your Qualities
* You have a genuine interest in the built environment and a desire to understand our projects, initiatives, and policies.
* You are passionate about innovation and willing to learn and adapt to new ideas and technologies.
* You are a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* You have a strong understanding of the construction and infrastructure industries, including market trends, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies.
* You are proficient in data analysis and interpretation, with experience working with large datasets and statistical software.