Socio Economics Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Socio-Economic Planner to deliver assessments and reports for significant development projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of experience, a degree in a related field, and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Professional development and mentoring

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of relevant experience in socio-economic planning or impact assessment.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and policy context.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver socio-economic assessments for planning applications.
• Prepare reports including Economic Impact Assessments.
• Support funding applications for clients.
• Analyse datasets like census and demographic data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Research skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Planning, Geography, Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

GIS

Power BI

Job description

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Socio-Economic Planner
Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a global, design-led consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering socially responsible and sustainable development projects across the UK. We’re now recruiting for a Socio-Economic Planner to join their established planning and advisory team, based in the Birmingham office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to shape the socio-economic case behind nationally significant infrastructure, regeneration, and strategic development projects. As a Socio-Economic Planner, you’ll play a key role in developing evidence-based insights that help create more inclusive, resilient, and economically successful places.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver socio-economic assessments in support of planning applications and environmental impact assessments

Prepare a wide range of reports including Economic Impact Assessments, Needs Assessments and Equality Impact Assessments

Support business case development and funding applications for public and private sector clients

Analyse datasets such as census, deprivation indices, labour market and demographic data

Collaborate with internal specialists and external partners to inform planning strategies and decision making

Present findings clearly through high-quality written reports and visualisations

What we’re looking for:

Degree qualified in Planning, Geography, Economics or a related discipline

2-6 years of relevant experience in socio-economic planning or impact assessment

Strong analytical and research skills, with attention to detail

Ability to interpret and communicate data-driven insights

Understanding of the UK planning system and policy context

Proficiency in Excel and experience with GIS or Power BI would be beneficial

A proactive team player who can manage their time effectively

Why join this consultancy?

Be part of a mission-driven organisation working on impactful national and regional projects

Access excellent training, professional development and mentoring

Enjoy a flexible and hybrid working culture that supports work-life balance

Join a team that values inclusivity, collaboration, and innovative thinking

Competitive salary and a wide-ranging benefits package