Senior / Principal Air Quality Consultant

Stantec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal Consultant for their Air Quality team based in Leeds or London. The role involves undertaking air quality impact assessments and managing projects throughout the development control process. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, expertise in dispersion modelling, and a strong understanding of local air quality management. Opportunities for mentoring junior team members are available in this collaborative role.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking air quality impact assessments.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of UK planning and regulatory system.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of studies in support of development control processes.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.
• Conduct detailed air quality impact assessments for various sectors.

Skills

Air quality impact assessments

Dispersion modelling software

Mentoring junior colleagues

GIS packages

Local Air Quality Management (LAQM)

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered member of a relevant professional institution

Tools

ADMS Roads

AERMOD

ADMS5

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior / Principal Consultant to join the Stantec UK Air Quality team, based in either our London or Leeds offices, and working alongside colleagues in the wider Environmental Services team and Stantec's Engineering, Buildings, Infrastructure, Transportation and Planning Teams.

The Air Quality team undertakes a wide range of studies across the UK throughout the development control process (i.e. in support of site promotion, input to planning application, condition discharge) for all scales and types of development. We also undertake detailed studies in support of Environmental Permit applications in the power, water, industry, minerals and waste sectors.

You will have experience in undertaking air quality impact assessments involving road traffic, combustion and odour emissions using air quality dispersion modelling software and monitoring programmes to inform report writing and contribute to Environmental Statement preparation. You will also have an interest in developing these skills to enhance assessments to reflect emerging requirements in relation to both human and ecological receptors to provide a more holistic approach to air quality.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes a wide range of studies across the UK throughout the development control process (i.e. in support of site promotion, input to planning application, condition discharge) for all scales and types of development.
• Undertakes detailed studies in support of Environmental Permit applications in the power, water, industry, minerals and waste sectors.
• Experience in undertaking air quality impact assessments involving road traffic, combustion and odour emissions using air quality dispersion modelling software and monitoring programmes to inform report writing and contribute to Environmental Statement preparation.
• Interest in developing these skills to enhance assessments to reflect emerging requirements in relation to both human and ecological receptors to provide a more holistic approach to air quality.

About You

• Seasoned Air Quality consultant, degree qualified in a relevant discipline, and Chartered member of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting junior colleagues in a collaborative environment. Able to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams on a variety of land development and urban regeneration projects.
• Demonstrated experience in dispersion modelling, including the use of ADMS Roads, AERMOD, or ADMS5, and proficiency in applying GIS packages within an air quality context, particularly in relation to the digitalisation of modelling inputs and outputs.
• Experience in assessing highway schemes in line with Highways England guidance (DMRB and WebTAG) is desirable; expertise in evaluating emissions to air from sectors such as power, minerals, industrial, or waste would be advantageous.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior team members and supporting their development and progression.
• Strong understanding of Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) and the UK planning and regulatory system is essential.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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