Senior Socioeconomics, Population & Health Assessment Consultant for EIA and HIA in Bristol

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.

As a Senior Socioeconomics, Population & 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 role requires 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 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 & human health assessments as part of 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 & human 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
• Seeking opportunities and making recommendations to secure positive health and social outcomes
• 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
• Applying appropriate consultancy skills such as prioritising tasks, managing time within budgets and delivering to programme
• Providing advice, inputting to bids and scopes of work, and writing up case studies for completed projects
• Supporting the training and development of junior staff through lunch & learn sessions and on‑the‑job support
• Keeping up to date with guidance, legislation and new areas of practice

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/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
• Strong organisational, communication and inter‑personal skills and collaborative working capabilities to co‑ordinate and work within multi‑disciplinary and diverse teams
• Membership of a recognised relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA) (Full Membership and Chartership is desirable)

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 to deliver their best work.

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. 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 appreciate the importance of a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments with regard to the application process (for example, an alternative format for the application form), please contact the team via Careers Support.