Assistant Air Quality Consultant in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Air Quality Consultant. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on diverse air quality projects. Ideal for early-career professionals looking to grow their expertise in environmental consultancy.

Benefits

Pension Contributions

Training and Development

Long-term Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in environmental consultancy on air quality projects.
• Familiarity with air dispersion modelling tools.
• Understanding of UK air quality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support air quality monitoring and site-based data collection.
• Assist with atmospheric dispersion modelling.
• Contribute to technical reports and impact assessments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

BSc in Environmental Science

BSc in Geography

BSc in Chemistry

BSc in Physics

Tools

ADMS

AERMOD

Job description

Assistant Air Quality Consultant - Bristol - £25,000 to £32,800 + Benefits

A well-established UK-based Environmental Consultancy is seeking an Assistant Air Quality Consultant to join its team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career consultant with some experience in the environmental sector to develop their expertise in air quality assessment, modelling, and project delivery.

Essential Criteria:

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A BSc (minimum) in Environmental Science, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline.

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Previous experience working within an environmental consultancy, ideally on air quality-related projects.

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Criteria:

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Familiarity with air dispersion modelling tools (e.g., ADMS, AERMOD).

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Experience conducting site surveys or managing small-scale monitoring projects.

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Understanding of UK air quality regulations and policy.

The Role:

You will support a range of air quality consultancy projects from the Bristol office, contributing to site surveys, data analysis, modelling and report writing. The role is primarily on-site/in-office, with potential for some hybrid flexibility. You'll work directly with senior consultants and project managers on assessments for planning, transport, and infrastructure developments.

Responsibilities include:

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Supporting air quality monitoring and site-based data collection.

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Assisting with atmospheric dispersion modelling and data interpretation.

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Contributing to technical reports and impact assessments for clients and regulatory bodies.

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Coordinating aspects of project delivery, from planning to reporting.

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Liaising with clients, local authorities, and internal teams.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Bristol. It offers a competitive salary between £25,000 and £32,800, alongside benefits including pension contributions, training and development, and long-term progression opportunities. Please note: overtime is not paid, and the position is to replace outgoing team members as part of a planned team restructure.

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.