At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior consultants in delivering socio-economic advice and conducting data analysis.
- Company: Join a leading consultancy shaping the UK's major development projects.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, 28 days leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in socio-economics with hands-on experience on impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for planning.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Junior Consultant - Socio-Economics
Cobalt is delighted to be partnering with a leading independent planning and development consultancy to recruit an Assistant Consultant into its Socio‑Economics Infrastructure and Economics team in London.
This is a great opportunity for a graduate or junior to join a highly regarded consultancy working on some of the UK's most significant development and infrastructure projects.
You'll gain exposure to nationally important schemes while working alongside respected specialists who will support your professional development from day one.
This role would suit an analytical and curious individual looking to build a career in socio-economics, economics or planning consultancy.
You'll contribute to a wide variety of commissions, helping clients demonstrate the social and economic value of major developments through robust research, data analysis and impact assessment.
Your responsibilities will include
- Supporting senior colleagues with the delivery of socio-economic advice across development and infrastructure projects.
- Undertaking economic research, data analysis and evidence gathering.
- Assisting with Socio-Economic Environmental Impact Assessments and supporting planning applications.
- Producing reports, presentations, maps and other visual outputs.
- Analysing datasets using statistical techniques to inform client advice.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
- Developing technical knowledge through mentoring, training and project experience.
You will ideally
- Hold a relevant degree or possess equivalent experience.
- Have an understanding of socio-economic analysis or economic impact assessment.
- Be confident working with data, statistics and Excel.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, written and communication skills.
- Have an interest in planning, development and major infrastructure projects.
- Be organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities.
- Experience using GIS would be advantageous but is not essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- 28 days of annual leave
- Private healthcare
- Learning and development
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Junior Consultant - Socio Economics employer: Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd
Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and collaboration within a dynamic work culture. Located in the vibrant city of London, we offer competitive salaries, hybrid working arrangements, and comprehensive private healthcare options, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in project management.
Contact Details:
Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd Recruitment Team
