Senior Health Assessment Consultant for EIA and HIA

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the UK seeks a Senior Health Assessment Consultant to lead health initiatives for major projects. Applicants should have a degree in public health and experience in conducting health assessments, particularly within Environmental Impact Assessments. The role involves engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure effective health strategies are created and implemented. This position offers a balanced work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

24 days holiday + option to buy 10 more

Medical cover and Digital GP

Enhanced parental leave pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Professional membership fees coverage

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree in public health or a relevant discipline.
• Experience in the preparation of health assessments within EIA.
• Good understanding of health determinants and EIA legislation.

Responsibilities

• Influence positive health and social outcomes.
• Engage with stakeholders and local communities.
• Draft health assessment chapters for Environmental Statements.

Skills

Understanding of HIA principles

Experience in health assessments

Ability to interpret health data

Knowledge of health inequalities

Membership of a relevant professional body

Education

Degree in public health or related discipline

Master's degree or higher

Job description

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.

Your impact

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 further afield.

We are looking for individuals who understand HIA principles and have experience applying them in statutory assessment processes for 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 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

What you’ll need

• 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
• A good understanding of key concepts such as wider determinants of health, health inequalities, vulnerable groups, population health, mitigation hierarchy and the 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
• 4️⃣ 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 maximise 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.

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. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting