Assistant / Consultant - Air Quality

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YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED? 

Working within the Air Quality team, the primary function and duties would include the following:

• Dispersion modelling, primarily using ADMS and ADMS-Roads;


• Designing and implementing ambient air quality monitoring plans including both passive and automatic techniques;


• Contributing to bid submissions, preparing quotes and tenders;


• Project management to budget, programme and scope;


• Liaising with both internal and external clients, project teams and Local Authorities;


• Collation and analysis of data; and


• Report writing.

YOUR TEAM

You would be joining a team of over 35 air quality professionals working on a wide range of projects including, but not limited to, major projects of national significance, international projects (including work within the water and mining sectors), land developments, transport infrastructure, energy (carbon capture/nuclear), indoor air quality and air quality policy including assessment of strategic growth. 

Work comprises air quality assessment and monitoring with dispersion modelling forming a key component of many road, power, industrial and odour projects. The team also has experience providing air quality input into Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Health Impact Assessment (HIA), undertaking bespoke modelling (including CFD, dense gas and Calpuff) and implementing behaviour change campaigns.

The role would be based in either our Birmingham or Manchester office where you would be joining an established team of air quality professionals. Both offices are easily accessible via public transport. 

On the job training will be provided alongside access to our well-established air quality training programme. Whilst sitting within a regional team, there will be extensive opportunities available to work with the wider UK air quality team and internationally across a wide range of air quality projects. 

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Good numerical skills, ideally with maths and/or physics A-levels.


• A degree in a scientific discipline.


• An understanding of Air quality experience for the Assistant role and a good level of experience for the Consultant role.


• Ability to work within a team.


• Excellent communication and IT skills.


• Ability to write clear, concise reports/proposals.


• Experience in data analysis and interpretation using Excel and GIS.


• Positive and proactive approach.

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