Socio-Economic PlannerLocation: 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 or email .