Graduate Air Quality Consultant - Infrastructure - Bristol - 2026

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Graduate Air Quality Consultant for their Infrastructure team in Bristol. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant Environmental discipline and a keen interest in air quality. This role involves conducting air quality assessments, utilizing dispersion modelling software, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The position offers professional growth, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Environmental discipline required.
• Interest in Air Quality sector is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in dynamic situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dispersion modelling of pollution sources.
• Write air quality reports for planning applications.
• Perform initial site appraisals and client consultations.
• Utilize GIS for model input and results communication.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders on projects.
• Manage air quality monitoring studies.
• Conduct dust assessments during construction phase.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Environmental discipline

Tools

GIS software

AERMOD

ADMS

ADMS-Roads

Job description

Overview

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role

We are looking for a Graduate Air Quality Consultant for our Infrastructure team to be based in Bristol, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.

We are looking for a Graduate Air Quality Scientist to join an established and successful Air Quality team, where you’ll get involved with air quality assessments and low emission strategies, dust, odour assessments, emissions inventories and local air quality management, as well as discovering how Air Quality fits into our broader consultancy offering.

Our UK Air Quality Team continues to be engaged in a wide range of technical work and to help continue the successful growth of the team and wider Stantec UK business. The Air Quality team undertakes studies across the UK throughout the development control process for all scales and types of development. We also undertake detailed studies in support of Major Infrastructure (Highways etc) and Environmental Permit applications in the power, water, industry, minerals and waste sectors. In the Built Environment sector, the Air Quality Team supports our clients in delivering sustainable and desirable developments through promoting Stantec's ethos of ‘designing with communities in mind’ and ‘Places first’ by providing insight at the initial conceptual stage of developments, to ensure air quality positive design measures are embedded to minimise generation and exposure to air pollution (outdoor and indoor). Notable projects have included major schemes such as the M3J9 Improvements, Wokingham Local Plan Update and the Slough Trading Estate Simplified Planning Zone and large-scale regeneration projects such as Ebbsfleet Central.

You would join the existing Stantec UK Air Quality team alongside colleagues in the wider Environmental Services team and Stantec's Engineering, Buildings, Infrastructure, Transportation and Planning Teams. You will assist to undertake air quality impact assessments, involving road traffic, combustion and possibly odour emissions, be familiar with the use of air quality dispersion modelling software (e.g. AERMOD/ADMS/ADMS-Roads) and be providing input to report writing and contributing to Environmental Statement preparation. You will also assist with project delivery and providing input to enhancing assessments to reflect emerging requirements in relation to both human and ecological receptors to provide a more holistic approach to air quality.

Responsibilities

• Dispersion modelling of road traffic and industrial pollution sources.
• Writing air quality reports to accompany planning applications and input to Environmental Impact Assessments
• Initial site appraisals and consultation
• Application of GIS for effective model input and communication of results
• Input to proposals for air quality projects
• Liaison with clients and key stakeholders
• Air quality monitoring studies
• Construction phase dust assessments

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Environmental discipline, and a keen interest in the Air Quality sector, you will be

• An Adapter - You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver - You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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