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 for land development, transport, and energy clients. We work with local and national governments, industrial clients, funding agencies, property developers, infrastructure contractors, and regulators.

We seek someone committed to delivering high-quality, technically sound work, with strong reporting standards and innovative assessment approaches. Responsibilities include:

• Desk and field-based air quality, dust, odour impact assessments for planning applications
• Emissions calculations
• Dispersion modelling
• Mitigation planning
• Environmental permit support
• Technical advisory services

You will lead tasks, support colleagues, and work within a team to provide integrated client services. The role will include:

• Designing and undertaking air quality surveys, analysing data
• Producing assessments for infrastructure projects
• Advising on mitigation strategies for air pollution and emissions
• Preparing and delivering reports
• Managing personal and team workloads within budgets and schedules
• Contributing to bids and business development
• Developing technical and digital skills continuously

About you: Ideally, you will have:

• A higher degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field
• Knowledge of air quality and carbon issues, policies, and standards
• Experience with modelling and assessment techniques
• Data analysis skills using spreadsheets and GIS tools
• Experience presenting to stakeholders
• Proficiency in IT applications like Word, Excel, Outlook
• An understanding of health and safety risk management
• A full UK driving license and willingness to travel

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience in air quality consultancy
• Experience with emission inventories and dispersion models
• Knowledge of statistical packages or programming
• Experience working with other environmental disciplines
• Unsupervised site work experience
• Project management experience

What we offer: We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs, promoting a diverse and balanced workforce. Our flexible working policies mean no fixed hours or full-time requirement unless desired.

Rewards and Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave plus bank holidays, options to buy/sell leave, and benefits aligned with experience and qualifications. Our new name is AtkinsRéalis, and we offer extensive training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships.

Additional Information: This role may require security clearance, contingent on the vetting process by UKSV, including proof of UK residency for 5+ years. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work, and support networks for all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all groups.