Air Quality Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Air Quality Consultant. We are seeking candidates who are looking to work on some of the largest and most interesting air quality and carbon projects in the UK. The position is permanent with the opportunity for hybrid home/office working with a base in Epsom, Birmingham or Manchester.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading design and engineering consultancies, responding to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects. The Air Quality and Emissions team is part of an award winning, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy practice, providing air quality consultancy and emissions management services in connection with a wide range of land development, transport and energy clients. We work for local and national governments, multi-national industrial clients, funding agencies and lenders, property developers, infrastructure contractors and regulatory authorities.

We are seeking someone who prides themselves on delivering technically excellent work, with high reporting standards and who embraces innovative approaches to assessment.  You will work on desk and field-based air quality, dust, odour impact assessments for planning applications, emissions calculations and dispersion modelling, action planning and mitigation for air and carbon emissions, specialist services for environmental permit applications and Environmental Impact Assessments, and technical advisory services including developing guidance and tools.  You will be expected to lead tasks and provide technical support to those working on them with you.  You will work as part of a team of professionals across the business, to provide an integrated service to our clients Read more about how you can thrive with us: Equality, diversity & inclusion in the UK & Europe (atkinsrealis.com)

The role will include:

• Designing and undertaking air quality surveys, analysing and interpreting data.
• Producing air quality, dust, odour and carbon assessments for a range of infrastructure projects.
• Advising on and identifying solutions for mitigating effects of air pollution and carbon emissions.
• Preparing and delivering a range of reports.
• Managing own workload and that of others within defined budgets and programmes.
• Providing input to on bids and business development activities to secure work for the team.
• Continuous development of technical and digital skills.

About you:

Ideally, you would have the following qualifications and/or attributes:

• Higher degree qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific subject.
• Knowledge of a range of air quality and carbon issues including relevant policies and standards.
• Experience of a range of modelling and assessment techniques.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting data using spreadsheet and GIS based tools.
• Experience of reporting and presenting to different stakeholders.
• Proficient in standard IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety risk management.
• A full valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel for surveys.

Desirable but not essential:

• Prior experience of working in air quality consultancy.
• Experience of preparing emission inventories for dispersion models.
• Experience of using statistical analysis packages and/or computer programming language.
• Experience of working with other environmental specialisms.
• Experience of working unsupervised on site.
• Experience of project management. 

What we offer? 

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. 

Rewards and Benefits: 

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

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Training: 

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions. 

Additional Information: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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