Senior/Principal Air Quality Consultant - Lead & Grow Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant to lead air quality projects, delivering technical excellence and client leadership across a diverse portfolio. You will guide project delivery, manage teams and contribute to business development for nationally important schemes.

The role offers hybrid working options within the UK, with opportunities to influence air quality strategy and policy-support tools across government and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science or related field.
• Experience in air quality consultancy, research, or related technical environment.
• Experience delivering air quality projects for public or private sector clients.
• Line management or mentoring experience.
• Experience contributing to bids, proposals and tender submissions.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex air quality assessments and technical advisory projects.
• Manage project teams, programmes and budgets for high-quality, commercially successful delivery.
• Develop relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams across WSP.
• Contribute to QA/QC procedures and continuous improvement of methods/tools.
• Identify opportunities for repeat and new business with existing and prospective clients.
• Prepare proposals, fee submissions and tender responses; support business development.
• Build and maintain a strong professional network within the air quality sector.

Education

BSc or above in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Engineering or another relevant scientific discipline

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant to lead air quality projects, delivering technical excellence and client leadership across a diverse portfolio. You will guide project delivery, manage teams and contribute to business development for nationally important schemes.

The role offers hybrid working options within the UK, with opportunities to influence air quality strategy and policy-support tools across government and private sectors.