Air Quality Field Analyst - Travel-Heavy Data & Calibration

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Field-based Analyst Consultant to ensure air quality monitoring equipment across the UK provides accurate results. You will calibrate on-site, record data and process it to meet UK and EU directives.

You will review measurements with our in-house software and participate in frequent travel, including weeks away from the office and several overnight stays per week, to support clients across Scotland and the wider UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering is an advantage, but not essential; relevant experience considered.
• Significant travel with weeks away from office and multiple overnight stays per week.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required with capable driving experience.
• Awareness of site safety issues.
• Ability to research, gather and analyse data accurately and methodically.
• IT literacy and strong data handling skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and team working abilities.

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate and document air quality measuring instrumentation across the UK.
• Process and report data with strict quality requirements.
• Review and ratify air pollution measurements using in-house software and prescribed methods.
• Produce data for publication on Defra UK Air Quality and Scotland sites.

Skills

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Self-reliance

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a Field-based Analyst Consultant to ensure air quality monitoring equipment across the UK provides accurate results. You will calibrate on-site, record data and process it to meet UK and EU directives.

You will review measurements with our in-house software and participate in frequent travel, including weeks away from the office and several overnight stays per week, to support clients across Scotland and the wider UK.