Assistant Consultant​/Consultant, Air Quality

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

• 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 would be based in our Leeds or Manchester office where you would be joining 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.

• 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 their 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).

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents…