Principal or Associate, Air Quality Consultant

Overview

In this role you will lead technically challenging air quality projects within the Rail sector, driving modelling, monitoring and reporting to support both local and national initiatives. You will work within the Air Quality team, collaborating with cross-functional colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes and mentor junior staff. The position offers exposure to diverse, landmark projects worldwide and opportunities to shape strategic direction for the Southwest and Wales air quality team. You will solve complex regulatory, technical and client-facing challenges, creating tangible environmental impacts.

Pay / Benefits

• work-life balance
• hybrid working policy (work from home two days a week)
• inclusivity and belonging
• Thrive wellbeing programme
• Virtual GP service
• gymflex up to 40% off gym memberships and menopause support package? caution: phrasing as in ad may be exact; keep concise: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, gymflex, menopause support, WSP My Hour, part-time/flexible working, extra leave, bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Disperison modelling using ADMS/ADMS-Roads with exposure to other tools like Aermod/Calpuff
• Design and implement ambient air quality monitoring plans (passive and automatic)
• Prepare technical reports
• Project management including budget, programme, scope
• Prepare bid submissions, quotes and tenders
• Mentor/supervise junior team members
• Support strategic direction of the regional air quality team
• Complete detailed modelling and report reviews
• Liaise with internal/external clients, Local Authorities and government bodies

Key requirements

• Significant experience in an air quality consultancy or similar organization
• Significant experience within the Rail sector
• Degree in a scientific discipline
• Excellent technical background with numerical skills
• Extensive experience using ADMS and ADMS-Roads
• Experience with Aermod and/or Calpuff desirable
• Ambient air quality monitoring experience
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, guidance and best practices
• Excellent communication and IT skills including Excel and GIS
• IAQM membership (associate or full)
• Project management, supervision and QA of work packages
• Energetic, self-motivated, and focused on personal and team development
• Ability to write clear, concise reports/proposals
• Positive, proactive approach and accountability for utilisation
• Willingness to align to wider team initiatives

• Effective communication
• Mentoring and leadership
• Proactive problem solving
• ADMS
• ADMS-Roads
• Aermod

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