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:

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Exposure to significant development, regeneration and planning projects

Clear progression within a growing national team

Supportive environment with ongoing training and mentorship

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:

Preparing economic impact assessments, socio-economic chapters and supporting evidence

Contributing to economic inputs for planning submissions, EIAs and appeals

Carrying out data analysis, demographic profiling, market research and employment forecasting

Supporting strategic planning work and local plan evidence

Preparing business case inputs and funding support where required

Liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders

Helping support and mentor junior team members

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:

Degree in Economics, Planning, Geography or related field

Experience working in economic consultancy, socio-economic assessment, or a similar analytical role

Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills

Excellent written communication with the ability to present technical work clearly

Confidence working with clients and managing deadlines

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