Senior Air Quality Consultant

SUEZ; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is seeking an experienced air quality consultant to lead and deliver a wide range of air quality and odour projects. You will coordinate data collection, modelling, and reporting while liaising with clients and internal teams across the UK and Ireland.

The role is full-time with hybrid working and flexible location within the UK, with travel to sites as required. A driving licence and passport are essential for field activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 4+ years’ experience managing complex air quality projects.
• Knowledge of UK air quality policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Experience in data processing, interpretation, and reporting of emissions and ambient air quality results.
• Proficiency in atmospheric dispersion modelling and impact assessment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client-facing.
• Willingness to travel and hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing air quality and odour projects across industrial sites.
• Developing measurement strategies and RAMS with support from the Operations Manager.
• Liaising with clients, site operators, and consultants to ensure delivery.
• Processing and reporting emissions and ambient data.
• Undertaking atmospheric dispersion modelling and impact assessments.
• Carrying out on‑site surveys, equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Supporting odour control, ventilation assessments, and exposure surveys.
• Traveling within the UK and Ireland, with occasional international travel.

Skills

Air quality

Project management

Data analysis

Dispersion modelling

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Atmospheric modelling software

Environmental sampling equipment

Job description

What will I be doing?

You will contribute to and manage a wide range of air quality and odour‑related projects, informed by diagnostic monitoring campaigns. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing air quality and odour projects, including the collection and interpretation of environmental data from industrial, waste, and wastewater sector sites
• Developing and implementing bespoke measurement strategies, including production of RAMS and subsequent project execution, with support from the Operations Manager
• Liaising with clients, internal teams, site operators, and external consultants to ensure smooth project delivery
• Processing, analysing, and reporting on a wide range of environmental and emissions datasets, including data validation and adjustment
• Undertaking atmospheric dispersion modelling and impact assessments
• Carrying out on‑site surveys, including monitoring equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Supporting workstreams related to odour control system design, ventilation assessments, emissions monitoring, and occupational exposure surveys
• Travelling within the UK and Ireland, with occasional European or international travel as required (including overnight stays)

This is a full‑time, Monday to Friday, hybrid working role – The location is flexible within the UK, with a preference for candidates who are commutable to Bristol or based in the South West region.

What are the requirements?

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience gained through professional practice.
• Proven experience managing complex air quality projects, ideally with 4+ years’ practical experience, including emissions monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of UK air quality policy and regulatory frameworks (indoor and outdoor).
• Practical experience with indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring and a broad range of sampling equipment.
• Experience in data processing, interpretation, and reporting of emissions and ambient air quality results.
• Proficiency in atmospheric dispersion modelling and impact assessment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client‑facing roles.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Must hold a valid driving licence for use in the UK.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly as required. Available to travel where necessary, as projects may be carried out in the UK and Ireland. A valid passport is also required.

Desirable

Knowledge of industrial processes including wastewater treatment works, anaerobic digestion, landfill, energy from waste, and power generation.
Experience or interest in occupational exposure monitoring (e.g. dust, bioaerosols, noise, or similar workplace environmental assessments).
MCERTS qualification.

Who we are

SUEZ is a major player in environmental services. For almost 160 years, SUEZ has supported local communities and industrial companies in the management of essential services such as water, waste, and air quality. As such, SUEZ produces drinking water for 66 million people worldwide, recovers 2 million tons of secondary raw materials per year, and generates 3.1 TWh of renewable energy from waste.

SUEZ Air & Climate UK provides specialist consultancy, monitoring, and technical services across air quality, odour, emissions, and climate‑related disciplines, supporting clients to achieve regulatory compliance, manage environmental risk, and progress towards Net Zero objectives.