Assistant Consultant / Consultant, Air Quality - Birmingham
Posted 2 days 16 hours ago by WSP
- 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;
- Report writing.
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 will be based in our Birmingham office where you will join an established team of air quality professionals.
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.
Qualifications- Good numerical skills.
- A degree in a scientific discipline.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Excellent oral and written 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.
- Excellent working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, policy, technical guidance and industry standards and best practice relating to air quality.
- Be able to demonstrate accountability to driving own utilisation and personal development and that of the wider team.
- To be a member (affiliate or associate) of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM).