Senior Consultant (Economics)
Location: Manchester
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected, multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior Consultant to join their Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, commercially minded professional who enjoys working at the intersection of economics, planning, and development-helping shape evidence that supports major schemes across the UK.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary and benefits
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Hybrid and flexible working
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Exposure to significant development, regeneration and planning projects
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Clear progression within a growing national team
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Supportive environment with ongoing training and mentorship
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Professional development support, including chartership routes
The Role
As a Senior Consultant, you will contribute to and lead economic assessment work for planning applications, regeneration strategies, socio-economic studies and evidence bases for local plans. You will work closely with planners, impact assessors and design teams to prepare clear, data-driven reports that help shape development decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Preparing economic impact assessments, socio-economic chapters and supporting evidence
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Contributing to economic inputs for planning submissions, EIAs and appeals
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Carrying out data analysis, demographic profiling, market research and employment forecasting
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Supporting strategic planning work and local plan evidence
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Preparing business case inputs and funding support where required
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Liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders
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Helping support and mentor junior team members
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Assisting with fee proposals, client management and business development
About You
The ideal Senior Consultant will bring strong analytical ability, commercial awareness and experience producing economic or socio-economic assessments for planning and development projects.
Requirements:
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Degree in Economics, Planning, Geography or related field
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Experience working in economic consultancy, socio-economic assessment, or a similar analytical role
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Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
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Excellent written communication with the ability to present technical work clearly
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Confidence working with clients and managing deadlines
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Experience with economic impact assessments or socio-economic reporting is highly beneficial
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Consultant seeking progression, high-profile project exposure and a genuinely supportive team environment.
If you are interested in this Senior Consultant position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.
