Jenny Dunwoody
About Jenny Dunwoody
Jenny Dunwoody is an Associate at Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, leading the Health Impact Assessment team and focusing on nationally important infrastructure projects.
Current Role at Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
Jenny Dunwoody serves as an Associate at Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, a role she has held since 2002. In her capacity as an Associate, she leads the Health Impact Assessment team, playing a critical role in major infrastructure projects. She engages extensively with various stakeholders from the environmental and health sectors to address the impacts of these projects. Additionally, she often participates in public consultation events related to health and environmental impact assessments, reinforcing her commitment to transparent and accountable project management.
Previous Position at Mouchel
Before joining Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, Jenny Dunwoody worked as an Environmental Consultant at Mouchel from 1999 to 2002. During her tenure of three years in Woking, she focused on environmental consulting projects. Her role involved working closely with teams to develop and implement environmental strategies for various clients. This experience laid the groundwork for her extensive expertise in managing health and environmental impact assessments in her later roles.
Health Impact Assessment Expertise
Jenny Dunwoody has considerable experience in managing Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) for high-profile infrastructure projects. As the leader of Arup’s HIA team, she oversees the assessment processes, ensuring they meet national standards and stakeholder expectations. Her role involves substantial interaction with both environmental and health sector stakeholders to scrutinize the health implications of major infrastructure endeavors. She has also spearheaded HIA steering groups for significant projects, highlighting her leadership and in-depth knowledge in this specialized field.
Public Engagement and Stakeholder Interaction
Jenny Dunwoody is actively involved in public consultation events to discuss health and environmental impact assessments. These events provide a platform for engaging with the community and stakeholders, addressing concerns, and sharing insights about project impacts. Her participation underscores her commitment to maintaining open lines of communication and fostering collaborative relationships among various parties involved in infrastructure projects.