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Permanent

Socio Economics Planner

Birmingham
money-bag £50000 - £70000/annum
Posted 6 days ago

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

If you are interested in this Socio-Economic Planner position, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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