Economic Planner (Tourism, Culture and Real Estate development)

AECOM

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
Job DescriptionAECOM is a multidisciplinary consultancy aligning creative, analytical and technical expertise to enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. Our planners, economists, designers, environmental specialists, architects, engineers, programme managers and technicians work collaboratively to address complex challenges at all scales.We regenerate urban areas, cities and regions, create distinctive buildings and public spaces, plan for the management of open space and natural systems, and design and deliver major transport and infrastructure programmes and projects. Our work helps realise the aspirations of clients and communities in more than 100 countries.AECOM’s Economics practitioners have been instrumental in forging collaborations to reposition local and regional economies, design master plans, execute development strategies, create more sustainable environments, formulate comprehensive plans, produce and review business plans and adopt financing strategies that enable effective implementation. We are adept at working in multidisciplinary teams.We work at all scales – regional, rural, urban, community, district, and site. Working with our clients and their stakeholders, we position places to unlock opportunities that meet our clients' goals.AECOM’s Economics Team is one of the leading and growing leisure and entertainment-specialist consultancy teams in Asia working on a wide range of major consulting projects across the region. We are now looking for a Tourism Economist / Research Analyst to join our team to support our expanding international tourism and leisure development business based in Hong Kong.Responsibilities:
  • Support domestic and international project teams on cultural and leisure, entertainment, TOD development and real estate development consultancy projects
  • Research, prepare and project local, regional and international economic and demographic indicators
  • Perform in-person and telephone interviews for competitive market assessments, as they relate to commercial, leisure and tourism projects.
  • Assist to design and complete primary and secondary research projects and data analysis to develop a compelling evidence base
  • Gather data to inform spatial strategies and programs for development projects
  • Draft and prepare professional PowerPoint reports based on research outcomes.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Economics, Tourism, Real Estate, or other related disciplines.
  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Economic research and planning; Prior consulting experience strongly preferred, but non-consultant candidates with relevant research experience will be considered.
  • A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven team environment.
  • Analytical, with experience reviewing and analyzing social-economic data sets, and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in Mandarin Chinese are a must. Fluency in spoken and written English preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
  • Proficiency and experience in report writing.
  • Proactive in being client-focused, understanding the needs of the project and offering high-quality, professional advice.
Candidates with lesser experience, including recent graduates, are also welcome to apply. In such cases, the position may be adjusted to Assistant Economist accordingly.All applications applied through our system will be delivered directly to the advertiser and privacy of personal data of the applicant will be ensured with security.

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