Senior Health Assessment Consultant for EIA and HIA

Senior Health Assessment Consultant for EIA and HIA
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Your impact
Our Water and Environment business is recognised as a leader in the provision of Impact Assessment consultancy services for innovative and exciting major projects across the UK and Europe. We were highly commended as Large Consultancy of the Year Award at the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)’s 2023 Awards and are part of a company listed as one of the World''s Most Admired Companies in engineering and construction by Fortune magazine. Our Sustainable Business Objectives define our aspirations for how we can make a difference in creating a sustainable future for all.
About The Opportunity
As a Health Assessment Consultant at Jacobs you will have the opportunity to influence positive health and social outcomes for some of the most exciting major projects in the UK, Ireland and further afield.
The opportunity requires someone with experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). In particular we are looking for individuals who understand HIA principles and have experience of how these can be applied in practice to statutory assessment processes applicable to consenting major infrastructure developments, including EIA and Development Consent Orders (DCO).
You will be required to work collaboratively across diverse teams of environmental, engineering, planning and stakeholder engagement specialists, to deliver high quality work in the following related fields of assessment
Population and human health assessments as part of EIA or Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) processesHealth Impact Assessment (stand alone or within Integrated Impact Assessment) for planning applications, plans and programmes
Typical activities in this role will include
Searching out and analysing relevant health and social data to inform desk-based population health studies and socio-economic assessmentsDrafting and editing population and human health assessment chapters for Environmental Statements, ensuring work is clearly presented, evidence-based, proportionate and aligned to relevant guidelinesEngaging with stakeholders and local communities to understand the relevant contexts and priorities for assessmentEmbedding principles of participation and sustainable development in the planning and delivery of our projectsProviding input to related types of assessment including Social Impact Assessment, Child Rights and Wellbeing Assessment, and Equality Impact AssessmentsApplying appropriate consultancy skills such as prioritising tasks, managing time within budgets and delivering to programmeProviding advice, inputting to bids and scopes of work, and writing up case studies for completed projects
Our health and social assessment team specialises in consenting for nationally significant infrastructure projects across the UK, Europe and beyond. We provide technical expertise for clients and projects across a range of sectors such as water resource management, flood risk management, renewable energy, transport and global health. We are part of the wider Water and Environment business, providing holistic services to help our clients meet their objectives across areas such as social value, sustainability and climate resilience.
Here''s what you''ll need
A degree in public health or a relevant discipline (e.g. human geography, planning, environmental science or similar) (Masters degree or higher is desirable)Experience in the preparation and delivery of health assessments within EIA for various sectors and and/or experience of HIA for planning applicationsA good understanding of key concepts such as wider determinants of health, health inequalities, vulnerable groups, population health, mitigation hierarchy and EIA process and legislationAbility to interpret health data and present key health assessment findings in a manner appropriate for a range of technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to scope proportionate health and social impact assessments and tailor approaches to be suitable for specific client requirements, sectors and jurisdictionsMembership of a recognised relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA) (Full Membership and Chartership is desirable)
What We Offer
Fantastic work-life balance and flexibility
? 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
? Medical cover and Digital GP
Fertility healthcare and family planning
Enhanced parental leave pay
Enhanced pension contributions
Life assurance at 4x salary
Professional membership fees and CPD
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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