Partner (Non-Equity) - Economic Advisory - Transport

Economic Advisory – Partner (Non-Equity) – Economic Policy

Role overview

EY's Economic Advisory team, comprising over 40 economists, accountants, and policy and regulatory practitioners, applies economic principles to solve complex challenges. We leverage rigorous quantitative analysis and deep industry expertise to help organisations and governments make informed decisions across policy, regulation, and commercial domains. Our work spans sectors such as Government & Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Media and Technology (TMT), Consumer & Health, Energy & Industrials and Private Equity.

By combining economic theory with practical insights, we empower clients to navigate dynamic markets, adapt to regulatory changes, and make strategic investments confidently. As trusted advisors, we collaborate with clients to address their most pressing challenges, providing actionable solutions that drive sustainable value. Our expertise is grounded in a deep understanding of industries and underpinned by robust, data-driven analysis.

We are now seeking to appoint a Partner (Non-Equity) to help us grow the practice, with a particular focus on transport and infrastructure, covering:

• Assessing and evaluating economic policy decisions across transport and infrastructure – covering, for example, rail, aviation, road and maritime
• Developing regulatory frameworks for new transport and infrastructure investments
• Developing economic impact assessments, cost benefit analysis and HMT Green book and Webtag compliant business cases

For the right candidate this role offers significant opportunity for growth and progression.

Responsibilities 

• Leadership – a track record of growing and developing teams
• Business development – bringing with you and/or developing a network of contacts across the public and private sector
• Sales – leading the development of competitive and non-competitive bids
• External communications – comfortable in presenting to and engaging with clients and other stakeholders
• Developing a strong internal network within EY
• Making a contribution to the wider practice

Experience

• Several years’ experience working as an economist (in a consultancy or government department) with a focus on economic policy in Transport/infrastructure
• Experience of utilising quantitative (economic, econometric, statistical) techniques
• Leading teams (required)
• Delivering projects to time and budget (required)
• Experience of transactions
• Consulting experience
• Commercial/sales experience (desirable)

Cultural fit 

The successful candidate will provide evidence of a strong fit with EY’s values:

• People who demonstrate integrity, respect and teaming
• People with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead
• People who build relationships based on doing the right thing

The successful candidate will be comfortable in a largely horizonal structure, managing upwards as well as downwards and providing leadership and coaching for junior staff.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about working in a diverse team in terms of the background of its people, their personal styles and their skillsets.

The successful candidate will be flexible in their style and approach in working with clients and team members.

Who we are

At Ernst & Young our inclusive work environment means that everyone’s opinion is valued. This enables us to provide better advice and ideas to our clients, which in turn helps you develop as an individual to achieve your potential and make a difference.