Senior Health Assessment Consultant for EIA and HIA - London in Cardiff

At Jacobs, we are 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 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 Health Impact Assessment (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 & 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 in this role will include:

• 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
• 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 & 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)
• Excellent report writing skills
• 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 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.

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.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. 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 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.