Senior or Principal Consultant - Air Quality

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Flexible working

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant to join our air quality team. You will lead delivery of complex air quality assessments, provide technical leadership, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams on nationally significant projects across the UK.

You will manage projects, budgets and programmes, contribute to bids, and promote QA/QC methodologies while developing the next generation of air quality specialists through mentoring and chartership

Qualifications

• Lead and deliver air quality assessments for projects.
• Manage project teams, budgets and timelines.
• Develop client relationships across WSP.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and tender submissions.
• Report writing and technical communication.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex air quality assessments and advisory projects.
• Ensure QA/QC and robust technical methods.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and growth.
• Build a strong professional network in air quality sector.

Skills

Air quality

Line management

Tender submissions

Report writing

Client relationships

Business development

Proposal development

Education

Environmental Science

Atmospheric Science

Chemistry

Physics

Geography

Engineering

Job description

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…

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a talented Senior or Principal Consultant to join our team. This is an opportunity to work with recognised technical experts on nationally important projects while helping shape the future growth of our air quality services.

You will play a leading role in the delivery and management of air quality projects, providing technical excellence, client leadership and commercial awareness across a diverse portfolio of work.

• Lead and deliver complex air quality assessments and technical advisory projects.
• Manage project teams, programmes and budgets to ensure high-quality and commercially successful delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams across WSP.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical methods, tools and quality systems.
• Apply and promote robust quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures across all aspects of project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for repeat and new business with existing and prospective clients.
• Prepare high-quality proposals, fee submissions and tender responses.
• Support business development activities, contributing to work-winning and growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain a strong professional network within the air quality sector.

YOUR TEAM

Following the recent acquisition of Ricardo by WSP, our world-class air quality team now exceeds 200 air quality professionals. You will be working on a wide range of projects including major infrastructure and energy projects of national significance, and strategic projects in the UK, Middle East and Asia, developing policy-support tools and analysis for national, regional and local governments, international finance institutions, and the private sector.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• A degree (BSc or above) in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Engineering or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience working within an air quality consultancy, research organisation, academic institution or related technical environment.
• Demonstrable experience delivering air quality projects for public or private sector clients.
• Line management or mentoring experience.
• Experience contributing to successful bids, proposals and tender submissions.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Chartered status or progress towards chartership with an appropriate professional institution.

What You'll Bring

You will be a technically strong air quality professional who combines scientific credibility with commercial awareness. You'll be comfortable engaging directly with clients, identifying opportunities, supporting business growth and helping develop the next generation of air quality specialists.

For Principal Consultant applicants, we would particularly welcome candidates who can demonstrate a track record of technical leadership, project management, proposal development and successful work winning.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.