Senior Health Assessment Consultant for EIA and HIA

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At Jacobs, we''re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world''s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Responsibilities

Population and health assessments as part of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) processes

Health Impact Assessment (stand-alone or within Integrated Impact Assessment) for planning applications, plans and programmes

Typical activities

Searching out and analysing relevant health and social data to inform desk-based population health studies and socio-economic assessments

Drafting and editing population and health assessment chapters for Environmental Statements, ensuring work is clearly presented, evidence-based, proportionate and aligned to relevant guidelines

Engaging with stakeholders and local communities to understand the relevant contexts and priorities for assessment

Embedding principles of participation and sustainable development in the planning and delivery of our projects

Providing input to related types of assessment including Social Impact Assessment, Child Rights and Wellbeing Assessment, and Equality Impact Assessments

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.

What you will need

A degree in public health or a relevant discipline (Masters degree or higher desirable)

Experience in the preparation and delivery of health assessments within EIA for various sectors and/or experience of HIA for planning applications

A good understanding of key concepts such as wider determinants of health, health inequalities, vulnerable groups, population health, mitigation hierarchy and EIA process and legislation

Ability to interpret health data and present key health assessment findings in a manner appropriate for a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to scope proportionate health and social impact assessments and tailor approaches to be suitable for specific client requirements, sectors and jurisdictions

Membership of a recognised relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA) (Full Membership and Chartership 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

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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.

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