Junior Consultant - Socio Economics

Junior Consultant - Socio‑Economics

Cobalt is 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 role is ideal for a graduate or junior professional seeking to build a career in socio‑economics, economics or planning consultancy. You will 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 28 days of annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Learning and development