Graduate Air Quality Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK-based Environmental Consultancy is seeking a Graduate Air Quality Consultant to join their London team. This role offers recent graduates the chance to support high-profile air quality projects, with structured training and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Full training

Pension contributions

Long-term career growth

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, or related.
• Strong interest in air quality and environmental monitoring.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support air quality and emissions assessments for developments.
• Assist with air dispersion modelling and GIS mapping.
• Conduct site-based monitoring and data collection.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Data handling

Interest in air quality

Education

BSc or MSc in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, Physics

Tools

Air dispersion modelling tools

GIS mapping

Job description

Graduate Air Quality Consultant – London – £25,000 to £30,000 + Full Training + Benefits

A respected UK-based Environmental Consultancy is seeking a Graduate Air Quality Consultant to join their London-based team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to begin their career in environmental consultancy, supporting high-profile air quality and emissions projects across the capital and beyond.

Essential Criteria:

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

• A strong interest in air quality, emissions, and environmental monitoring.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong analytical and data handling abilities.

• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Familiarity with air quality issues in the UK (e.g., DEFRA, LAQM, AQMA).

• Basic knowledge of air dispersion modelling tools (e.g., ADMS, AERMOD).

• Any experience (placement/internship/academic project) related to air pollution or environmental monitoring is advantageous.

The Role:
As a Graduate Air Quality Consultant, you will assist with the delivery of air quality assessments and emissions studies for planning and permitting projects. You’ll receive structured training and mentoring to develop core consultancy skills and technical expertise.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting air quality and emissions assessments for developments and infrastructure schemes.

• Assisting with air dispersion modelling and GIS mapping.

• Conducting site-based monitoring and data collection.

• Contributing to technical reports and planning documents.

• Collaborating with environmental scientists, planners, and engineers.

This is a full-time, office-based role in London, with opportunities for occasional fieldwork. The role offers a competitive graduate salary, structured development, pension contributions, and long-term career growth in a fast-paced and supportive team environment.

If you are interested in this or other graduate roles in Environmental Consultancy, please do not hesitate to contact Aidan Morgan at [e-mail] or call 01792 362017.

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