Construction Market Expert

About the role

Authority is building an expert panel to understand and predict important developments in the global construction industry.

We are looking for an experienced construction professional who is currently active in the market in the United Kingdom and has up-to-date knowledge of local conditions.

You will provide practical intelligence on development pipelines, tender activity, construction costs, labour and material availability, planning, financing, procurement, project delivery and contractor confidence in the United Kingdom.

Your intelligence will help improve datasets and forecasting models designed to predict commercial events, market changes and business outcomes.

What you will contribute

• Join short monthly research calls
• Review market data and identify missing or inaccurate information
• Explain important changes in the local market
• Assess the likelihood and timing of projects, investment and demand
• Share intelligence on companies, investors, customers and public bodies
• Review forecasts and explain the local signals that matter

Relevant expertise

• Residential, commercial and industrial construction
• General contracting and specialist trades
• Tendering, procurement and project delivery
• Construction costs, materials and labour
• Development pipelines and project viability
• Planning, permits and building regulation
• Construction finance and investment
• Technology, productivity and low-carbon construction

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Currently active or closely involved in the market in the United Kingdom
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of local market conditions
• Direct experience with commercial, investment, operational or strategic decisions
• A valid LinkedIn profile showing relevant experience

Engagement details

• Independent contract
• Remote within the United Kingdom
• Approximately 2 to 4 paid consulting hours per month

This is not a full-time position. It is a flexible, paid expert consulting engagement.

About Authority

Authority is building a global expert network and industry intelligence platform to help organisations understand markets and make better strategic decisions.