Chief Economist, Simetrica-Jacobs

Biography

In his role as Chief Economist, Edward leads projects for a range of clients to understand, identify and assess impact. Edward has extensive expertise in place-based research and analysis, considering impact through a the lens of quality of life. His work has focused on valuing such impact to inform policy decisions. He has worked across projects in infrastructure, cities, housing, education and the sports sectors. His clients include the UK Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government, various UK rail operators, Singapore’s National Environment Agency and Belfast City Council. Edward has delivered research projects across sectors including evidencing the quality of life impact of improved housing standards as well as the role of public and private investment in driving positive changes in communities . He has worked on projects across the UK, Canada, Australia and the US, assessing the quality of life impacts across different policy and cultural contexts.