Managing Consultant - Air Quality

ERM; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our national Air Quality team in Australia. The role focuses on delivering emission estimation inventories, odour and air quality modelling, technical reports, proposals and tenders, with leadership in project planning and client-focused permitting strategies.

You will develop and expand client relationships, drive repeat business, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with ERM’s global air quality practitioners.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental) or related degree.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in air quality/compliance consulting.
• Proven experience completing emission inventories and air quality modelling assessments.
• Authorisation to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emission estimation inventories, odour and air quality modelling assessments.
• Write technical environmental reports, effective proposals, and tenders.
• Plan projects with a range of complexity and scale.
• Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Lead client-focused air permitting and compliance strategies for industrial facilities.
• Develop and expand client relationships to support repeat business.
• Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile in regional air quality market.
• Mentor team members and conduct independent technical reviews of deliverables.
• Support ERM’s global air quality services and collaborate with global practitioners.

Skills

Emissions inventories

Air quality modelling

Business development

WRF modelling

R Studio

Client relationship management

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Tools

WRF modelling

RStudio

Job description

As part of continued growth of our Air Quality team, ERM has a position available for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our national team.

ERM is a global environmental consultancy with one of the largest group of air quality specialists in Australia. We have a client base comprising major Australian and international companies, as well as federal and state government departments. Our projects (in Australia and overseas) include impact assessment and mitigation, air quality monitoring, air quality assessment, dispersion modelling, odour and dust assessment, emissions inventory development, carbon management, applied meteorology, and regulatory reporting.

You will be part of a growing dynamic international company that clients trust and choose to engage. ERM offers a structured career path with outstanding opportunities. If you are a highly motivated and results-orientated person looking to make your mark in a leading environmental consultancy, then we would like to hear from you!

This is an excellent career opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver emission estimation inventories, odour and air quality modelling assessments;
• Write technical environmental reports, effective proposals, and tenders;
• Plan projects with a range of complexity and scale;
• Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality;
• Lead client-focused air permitting and compliance strategies for industrial facilities, addressing complex regulatory and technical issues while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting operational flexibility;
• Develop and expand client relationships that support repeat business, identifying and developing new opportunities;
• Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional air quality market (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development);
• Mentor team members in the proper planning and execution of air quality projects, and conduct independent technical reviews of deliverable work products;
• Support the general growth and development of ERM’s global air quality services;
• Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute air quality projects.

Requirements:

• BS/MS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, or related degree.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in air quality/compliance consulting.
• Well established reputation and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace.
• Proven experience completing emission inventories and air quality modelling assessments.
• Technical expertise such as WRF modelling, RStudio programming is desirable.
• Proven experience in business development for large air quality/regulatory compliance contracts, with the ability to contribute to ERM’s annual sales goals.
• Excellent communication (written/verbal), strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and “people” skills.
• Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.
• Authorisation to work in Australia.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM beliefs that include Together we Challenge, Expertise is our Superpower, and Impact Ignites us.

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