Birmingham
Engineering
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
30/07/2025
20/08/2025
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:
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Deliver socio-economic assessments in support of planning applications and environmental impact assessments
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Prepare a wide range of reports including Economic Impact Assessments, Needs Assessments and Equality Impact Assessments
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Support business case development and funding applications for public and private sector clients
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Analyse datasets such as census, deprivation indices, labour market and demographic data
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Collaborate with internal specialists and external partners to inform planning strategies and decision making
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Present findings clearly through high-quality written reports and visualisations
What we're looking for:
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Degree qualified in Planning, Geography, Economics or a related discipline
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2-6 years of relevant experience in socio-economic planning or impact assessment
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Strong analytical and research skills, with attention to detail
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Ability to interpret and communicate data-driven insights
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Understanding of the UK planning system and policy context
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Proficiency in Excel and experience with GIS or Power BI would be beneficial
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A proactive team player who can manage their time effectively
Why join this consultancy?
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Be part of a mission-driven organisation working on impactful national and regional projects
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Access excellent training, professional development and mentoring
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Enjoy a flexible and hybrid working culture that supports work-life balance
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Join a team that values inclusivity, collaboration, and innovative thinking
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Competitive salary and a wide-ranging benefits package