Air Quality & Climate Consultant

ENGINEERINGUK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Air Quality & Climate Consultant to join their growing team. This role involves delivering impactful environmental projects, conducting air quality assessments, and developing climate resilience strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and relevant qualifications, contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Generous Pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Health cash plan

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Experience with climate projections and climate data (e.g., UKCP18, HadCRUT5).
• Track record of contributing to EIAs and industrial environmental permitting activities.
• Full Membership or working towards IAQM and/or IEMA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air quality assessments following EPUK / IAQM and DMRB guidance.
• Support in writing bids for air quality and climate tenders.
• Conduct thorough climate risk assessments for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Relevant first degree in science and/or engineering

Relevant second degree (or equivalent)

Tools

ADMS Roads / Urban

GIS

Excel

Job description

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Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you'll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

The Opportunity

Due to an ever-increasing climate-focused pipeline, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for an Air Quality & Climate Consultant. You will be joining the Air Quality and Climate team at an exciting period of growth - the latter is a new area of growth, and we have secured a largescale standalone climate risk and adaption project. We also have a strong and varied air quality pipeline that includes a large and complex permitting project, Habitats Regulations Assessment and DMRB assessments.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and direction of our team, to shape and deliver impactful environmental projects, and support in work winning and mentoring apprentices in air quality and climate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Air Quality Consultant wanting to diversify into climate-related work. The role is for a permanent Air Quality & Climate Consultant to join our team. With shared office space in London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester and York (or hybrid home/office based in any of these locations).

The role

You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our work. You will work in a friendly, supportive environment and will be given one to one support, mentoring, learning and development via experienced colleagues.

Our Air Quality and Climate Consultant will play an important part wi thin the Air Quality and Climate team and alongside the wider ET&S team. As a consultant, you will be a key support to the Air Quality and Climate Team Lead, contributing to the production of technically sound deliverables for Environmental commissions, supporting in work winning and mentoring junior colleagues. Responsibilities include:

• • Preparing the preparation and checking of reports, designs, calculations and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• • Carrying out all stages of qualitative and quantitative air quality assessments for roads and industrial permitting
• • Working and delivering on climate risk assessments and contributing to the development of adaptation plans by working and collaborating across cross-functional teams
• • Supporting in writing bids for air quality and climate tenders
• • Helping mentor more junior colleagues
• • Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

What will you be Doing?

Air Quality:
• Supporting in qualitative and quantitative air quality assessments following EPUK / IAQM and DMRB guidance.
• Building and developing air quality dispersion models (ADMS): checking traffic data and digitising, running EFTs, importing into models and post-processing.
• Supporting in the delivery of Environmental Permit applications and coordinating inputs from technical teams.
• Preparation of Best Available Technique (BAT) reviews. Leading responses to the Regulator to inform 'Duly Made' Status and Permit Determination requests for information. Lead permit management and compliance throughout the permit lifetime.

Climate:
• Conduct thorough climate risk assessments for clients, identifying potential vulnerabilities and exposures to climate-related hazards.
• Utilise climate projections such as UKCP18, GIS tools, and other analytical methods to evaluate risks and project future climate impacts.
• Help explore and develop methods of utilising climate data within the CEDA Catalogue.
• Develop and implement tailored climate resilience strategies and action plans for clients, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Working and collaborating with digital, asset management, engineers and environmental teams to develop innovative climate change solutions.
• Recommend specific adaptation and mitigation measures to enhance clients' resilience to climate change.

Business Development:
• Support in delivering growth and generate business opportunities in the Air Quality and Climate Change sectors to support the team's targets.
• Support the identification of new opportunities for climate resilience services and contribute to business development efforts.
• Support the preparation of proposals and bids for new projects, showcasing the value of air quality and climate resilience consulting.

Continuous Improvement:
• Stay informed about the latest developments in climate science, the wider environmental landscape policy, and technology to provide cutting-edge solutions.
• Support in continuously improving methodologies and tools used for climate risk and air quality assessments.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations.

What will you bring to us:
• A relevant first degree (or equivalent) in science and /or engineering and preferably a relevant second degree (or equivalent)
• Relevant Full Membership or working towards for IAQM and/or IEMA
• Excellent knowledge of UK and European environmental legislation, in particular the Environmental Permitting Regulations, Industrial Emissions Directive and BAT Reference Documents (BRef), together with other relevant legislation and guidance
• A track record of contributing to EIAs and industrial environmental permitting activities
• Experience with climate projections and climate data (e.g., UKCP18 and HadCRUT5)
• Experienced user of ADMS Roads / Urban and ADMS 6
• Experienced user of GIS and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences, including excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset.

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development -

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We're huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance -

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing -

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas - Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value -

You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

ü Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to

ü Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

ü Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership

ü Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You'll be stretched but always supported. We'll reco gnise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You'll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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