Associate, Air Quality Consultant

WSP in the UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled air quality consultant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in diverse projects, including dispersion modelling and ambient air quality monitoring, while collaborating with talented professionals across the UK. Your expertise will help shape strategies for sustainable development and environmental protection. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on significant air quality challenges, contributing to a better future for communities. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess a strong technical background, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in air quality consultancy with strong technical skills.
• Experience in project management and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead on air quality projects across various sectors.
• Prepare technical reports and manage project budgets.

Skills

Air Quality Consultancy

Dispersion Modelling

Technical Report Writing

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Legislation and Policy Knowledge

Education

Degree in a Scientific Discipline

Post Graduate Environmental Qualification

Tools

ADMS

ADMS-Roads

Aermod

Calpuff

Excel

GIS

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

Working within the Air Quality team, the primary function and duties would include the following:

1. Dispersion modelling using ADMS and ADMS-Roads, with opportunities to work with other dispersion modelling software (e.g. Aermod, Calpuff), within sectors such as development planning, waste, renewable energy, carbon capture, mining, oil and gas, and highways;
2. Designing and implementing ambient air quality monitoring plans, including both passive and automatic techniques;
3. Preparing technical reports;
4. Project management to budget, programme and scope;
5. Preparing bid submissions, quotes and tenders;
6. Mentoring / supervising junior members of the team;
7. Supporting the strategic direction of the South West and Wales air quality team;
8. Completing detailed technical modelling reviews and report reviews;
9. Liaising with both internal and external clients, project teams, Local Authorities, and national government bodies.

Your Team

The individual taking this role will report to one of our Technical Directors and, as well as supporting the national air quality team (circa 33 FTE) on projects of local, regional, and national significance, will have the freedom to support the development and growth of the South West and Wales regional team.

The role will lead on technically challenging air quality projects within the planning, permitting, highways and industrial sectors, as well as other emerging key sectors such as carbon capture and renewables.

The role would be based in our Exeter, Bristol or Cardiff office. However, whilst sitting within a regional team, there will be extensive opportunities available to work with the wider UK air quality team and internationally across a wide range of air quality projects.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Significant experience in an air quality consultancy or a similar organisation (circa 10 years’ or more)
• A degree in a scientific discipline is required and ideally another post graduate environmental qualification, but this is not essential
• Excellent technical background and numerical skills, with extensive experience in using ADMS and ADMS-Roads. In addition, experience of Aermod and/or Calpuff is desirable but not essential.
• Ambient air quality monitoring experience
• Excellent working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, policy, technical guidance and industry standards and best practice relating to air quality
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including experience in data analysis and interpretation using Excel and GIS
• Associate or full membership of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM)
• Experience of project management, supervision and quality assurance of packages of work including managing others to delivery against high technical standards.
• Must be energetic, self-motivated and prepared to drive own utilisation personal development, and that of the wider team;
• Ability to write clear, concise reports/proposals
• Positive and proactive approach, demonstrating accountability for their own utilisation and personal development (and that of the wider team)
• Full Clean UK Driving licence

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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