Economist

ECONOMIST

Our client, a global oil and gas operator is seeking an Economist to join their team preferably in Uxbridge, London, or Aberdeen location will also be considered. This is a PAYE Maternity cover with one day hybrid working initially to the end of August 2026.

The role:

We are currently seeking a proactive, self-motivated, team-oriented Economist to evaluate growth and business opportunities across our UK business, to cover the current incumbent's maternity leave.

You will:

Provide economic evaluations as needed in support of investment opportunities across the UK with potential to support Africa business. These include exploration, development, brownfield projects and other strategic options

Present economic analysis to Joint Venture partners

Participate in project Gate Reviews including the preparation of Gate documentation

Provide support for project PAF's, the Strategic Plan, the annual Work Programme & Budget and other key business processes (e.g. impairment & reserves reviews)

Participate in Peer Reviews and proactively identifying any issues requiring an Economics Peer Assist

Participate in economic lookbacks on major expenditures to assess value added and capital efficiency

Completing other analyses and ad hoc projects as required

You are/you have:

An established petroleum economist with specific experience working on UK economic evaluations

Exposure to G&G, Reservoir Engineering, Facilities Engineering and Planning

Expert knowledge of the UK oil and gas fiscal regime

Experience of providing economics evaluations in support of commercial analysis

Strong economic modelling history with ability to review other economists' work

High level of excel knowledge and presentation skills

At a minimum, you have:

A history of working as the economist within project evaluation teams

Advanced Excel capability