Consultant / Senior Air Quality Consultant - Birmingham

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant / Senior Air Quality Consultant to join their dynamic Air Quality team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work on impactful national and international projects, utilizing your expertise in dispersion modelling and air quality assessments. You will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, contributing to the development of innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this company provides a supportive environment that values new ideas and teamwork. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Training and Development Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Commitment to Diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and quality assurance of air quality work.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dispersion modelling and design air quality monitoring plans.
• Manage projects to ensure delivery within scope, time, and budget.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Postgraduate Environmental Qualification

Tools

ADMS

ADMS-Roads

Excel

GIS

Aermod

Calpuff

Job description

Consultant / Senior Air Quality Consultant - Birmingham

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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 your best work. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

Your Role

Working within the Air Quality team, your primary duties will include:

• Dispersion modelling, mainly using ADMS and ADMS-Roads;
• Designing and implementing ambient air quality monitoring plans, including passive and automatic techniques;
• Contributing to bid submissions, preparing quotes and tenders;
• Project management to ensure delivery within scope, time, and budget;
• Liaising with clients, project teams, and Local Authorities;
• Data collation and analysis;
• Report writing.

Some involvement in business development and raising the profile of the air quality team at senior and principal levels is also expected.

Team and Projects

You will join a team of over 35 air quality professionals working on diverse projects, including major national and international projects across sectors like water, mining, land development, transport, energy, and indoor air quality. The team provides assessments, monitoring, dispersion modelling, and policy input, including bespoke modelling and behaviour change campaigns.

Location and Collaboration

The role is based in our London office, accessible via public transport. Opportunities exist to collaborate with the wider UK and international air quality teams on various projects.

Candidate Profile

• Good numerical skills, preferably with maths and/or physics A-levels.
• A degree in a scientific discipline; postgraduate environmental qualification is a plus.
• Teamwork skills and excellent communication and IT skills.
• Ability to produce clear, concise reports and proposals.
• Experience in project management, supervision, and quality assurance of air quality work.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and industry standards.
• Experience with data analysis using Excel and GIS.
• Proactive attitude and accountability for personal and team development.
• Membership of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) or equivalent.

Desirable: experience with Aermod and/or Calpuff.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for development, training, and Chartership. Our benefits include flexible working, health and wellbeing programs, inclusive culture, and commitment to diversity. Join our community of talented individuals making a positive impact worldwide.