Technical Director - Air Quality

RWDI; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading climate consulting firm in London seeks a Technical Director for the UK Air Quality Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include leading technical projects and fostering team growth. A strong background in air quality assessments and excellent communication abilities are essential. The position offers a salary between £60,000 and £85,000, along with health benefits and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Group Health Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Allowance

Reimbursement of professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Understanding of UK air quality assessment regulations.
• Deep knowledge of air quality dispersion models.
• Proficient with GIS tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK Air Quality team in London.
• Plan and coordinate technical projects.
• Supervise data collection and analysis.
• Consult and answer technical questions.
• Provide technical leadership and improve capabilities.
• Drive business development initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong people and team skills

Organisational capability

Decision making

Problem-solving capabilities

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable engineering or science disciplines

Tools

ADMS-Roads

ADMS 6.0

QGIS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Full Time Technical Director - Air Quality

London, UK

On-Site

Technical Director - UK Air Quality Team

London, United Kingdom

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients overcome design and operational challenges whilst minimising environmental, user, and natural resources impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are avalues-based organisation, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. When we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is vital. Here's what this looks like:

• You push the boundaries of what's possible.
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you're ready to join an award-winning organisation, working alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

RWDI is seeking an exceptional individual with a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience to lead our UK Air Quality teamin our London, United Kingdom office as Technical Director.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to spearhead and expand our team of dedicated air quality professionals. This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate group while driving growth and innovation in the field. As part of this role, you will be responsible for providing holistic consulting services, working collaboratively and seamlessly with experts from other environmental and climatic disciplines within RWDI. We are looking for someone who is not just a manager but a true leader, activator, and motivator who can inspire and guide the team to new heights while delivering exceptional results.

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Planning and coordinating technical aspects of projects mainly in the United Kingdom
• Supervising and assigning data collection, modelling, post-processing, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of technical results
• Consulting with and answering technical questions from colleagues, project managers, and clients
• Writing ES Chapters and technical reports;
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals, marketing materials and/or technical papers
• Taking a lead technical role in internal and external project teams to ensure technical excellence and quality of analysis and reporting
• Providing technical leadership to improve technical capability and capacity
• Assisting in business development initiatives to support the air quality team
• Contributing to RWDI's global air quality practice initiatives and strategies, and sharing experiences and knowledge with internationally based colleagues
• Monitoring, supporting and addressing performance of team members by conducting regular check-ins and performance reviews

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following experience :

• Bachelor's degree, in applicable engineering or science disciplines.
• Full understanding of the current regulatory/planning framework/technical guidance in the United Kingdom for air quality assessments
• Deep knowledge of air quality dispersion models (including ADMS-Roads, ADMS 6.0)
• Proficient use with GIS (QGIS)

• Thorough knowledge of a variety of engineering analytical tools, experience of ERP systems, and MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
• Proven ability to act as the technical liaison between internal project teams, external clients, and regulators
• As a minimum, full Membership and active involvement in the IES and the IAQM, and affiliations with other professional institutions relevant for air quality. Should be working professionally at the highest levels and pushing the boundaries of advancement in this field.

Candidates should also possess :

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong people and team skills
• Proven organisational capability, decision making and coordination skills while working on a number of projects
• Demonstrated initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership/mentoring success
• An eye for detail and an innate desire to get things right
• Persistence to see a job through to conclusion
• Aptitude for practical problem-solving and shrewd judgement
• Drive to continuously improve processes and enhance efficiency
• Aptitude for creating, and contributing to, technical innovation
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Experience in the following areas would be considered an asset:

• Post-graduate degree or doctorate in subjects relevant to the role
• Experience with AERMOD, CALPUFF and/or other air quality dispersion modelling systems.
• Basic understanding of programming, for example Visual Basic, C++, Python, Linux .

What we have to offer:

• Salary range £60,000 to £85,000 dependent on experience
• Group Health Benefits
• Health and Wellbeing Allowance
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions

Please submit your cover letter and resume.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.