Air Quality Consultant

Ramboll; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover and life assu​r​

Job summary

Ramboll is looking for an Air Quality Consultant to deliver expert air quality assessments for varied projects across the UK and internationally. You will join the Air Quality and Climate Department and work with senior staff to ensure high-quality delivery while developing junior colleagues.

Flexibility is offered with hybrid working and potential travel; membership in the Institute of Air Quality Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record delivering air quality assessments in the UK.
• Experience with ADMS/ADMS-Roads and GIS for data input/output.
• Understand UK environmental guidelines and permitting processes.
• Associate or Full member of the Institute of Air Quality Management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage air quality projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team or standalone.
• Support the air quality lead and develop junior staff.
• Keep up to date with developments, regulations and standards for air quality assessments.
• Assist in winning new projects through technical proposals and client engagement.
• Contribute to development of new tools and techniques for service delivery.

Skills

Air quality

UK regulatory

GIS

ADMS

Project delivery

Travel flexibility

Education

Institute of Air Quality Management membership

Tools

ADMS

ADMS-Roads

GIS

Job description

Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person? Are you our new Quality Consultant?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Air Quality team as our new Air Quality Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Air Quality Consultant, you will provide air quality services for internal and external clients covering industrial, residential and commercial development projects and assist in the development of junior staff. The role will involve the undertaking of national and international projects, with relevant travel requirements as needed. To succeed in this role, you must have experience in undertaking and managing complex air quality assessments and have a desire to make a positive difference to future developments. Candidates can be based within a reasonable commute to our London offices as we offer flexible hybrid working. Other locations could be considered for suitable candidates but not guaranteed.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Deliver and help manage air quality projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team or as standalone projects
• Provide support to the air quality lead
• Keeping up to date with the latest developments, regulations and standards appropriate for air quality assessments
• Support the winning of new air quality projects by preparing effective technical proposals, taking an active role in the development of our air quality services, supporting the upskilling of colleagues and by strengthening relationships with new and existing clients
• Support the development of new tools and techniques to improve the delivery of air quality services

Your new team

You will be part of our Air Quality and Climate Department and help provide day to day delivery of air quality assessments, assisted by more senior colleagues. You will be part of a worldwide practice, characterised by the highest level of technical and scientific skills, informed by the specific needs of our clients. In the UK we work on a wide variety of air quality projects including environmental impact assessments of major developments, large infrastructure schemes, urban developments and assessments of industrial emissions for both planning and permitting. Other work includes dust and odour nuisance assessments, air quality monitoring projects, international ESHIA projects, and indoor air quality assessments.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Demonstrable relevant track record of delivering air quality assessments within the UK for a wide range of schemes
• Experience with using Air Dispersion Models (i.e. ADMS, ADMS-Roads) and the application of GIS packages for digitisation of data input and output
• Ability to interpret environmental guidelines, policies, plans and legislative requirements and assess their applicability to the project to identify appropriate solutions
• Understanding of the UK legal framework for air quality assessments for planning applications and environmental permitting
• Well organised and able to prioritise their own workload with minimal supervision
• Associate or Full member of the Institute of Air Quality Management

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Deadline: 30/11/2026

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Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.