Senior Health Assessment Consultant for EIA and HIA
Jacobs, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Overview
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 Health Assessment Consultant, 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 beyond.
Responsibilities
* Population & human health assessments as part of EIA or SEA processes.
* Health Impact Assessment (stand‑alone or within Integrated Impact Assessment) for planning applications, plans and programmes.
* 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.
Qualifications
* A degree in public health or a relevant discipline (e.g. human geography, planning, environmental science or similar); a master’s 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.
* 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 4× salary.
* Professional membership fees and CPD.
About your hiring experience
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.
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.
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