Overview

Senior Health Assessment Consultant for EIA and HIA – Jacobs, Birmingham, England, United KingdomAt Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, and cutting-edge manufacturing. This role focuses on health and social outcomes within Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Health Impact Assessments (HIA) for major infrastructure projects.Responsibilities

Work collaboratively across diverse teams of environmental, engineering, planning and stakeholder engagement specialists to deliver high-quality health-related assessments.Population and 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.Search and analyse relevant health and social data to inform desk-based population health studies and socio-economic assessments.Draft and edit population and human health assessment chapters for Environmental Statements, ensuring clarity, evidence base, proportionality and alignment with guidelines.Engage with stakeholders and local communities to understand contexts and priorities for assessment.Embed principles of participation and sustainable development in project planning and delivery.Provide input to related assessments 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; Master’s degree or higher desirable).Experience in preparation and delivery of health assessments within EIA for various sectors and/or experience of HIA for planning applications.Understanding of 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 findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ability to scope proportionate health and social impact assessments and tailor approaches for specific client requirements, sectors and jurisdictions.Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IEMA) is desirable.What We Offer

Fantastic work-life balance and flexibility24 days holiday + option to buy 10 additional daysMedical cover and Digital GPFertility healthcare and family planningEnhanced parental leave payEnhanced pension contributionsLife assurance at 4x salaryProfessional membership fees and CPDJoining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We support one another through a culture of caring and strive for positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.We offer flexible working arrangements and a hybrid policy to enable collaboration and client delivery. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.Seniority and Employment

Seniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Human ResourcesIndustries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting

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