Air Quality Specialist in Newcastle upon Tyne

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is a global leader in design, planning, engineering, and consulting. Our diverse team of experts collaborates on innovative projects across various markets, offering you the chance to work on exciting and impactful initiatives worldwide. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. We are a global collective dedicated to sustainable development. We use technology, imagination and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity: Arup's Air Quality team operates as a national practice, sharing resources and projects effectively across our UK-based team offices. Due to an increasing pipeline of work, we are looking for a talented Air Quality Consultant to join our national team in the UK, being based in one of our London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Birmingham or Leeds offices. The ideal candidate will have a commercial outlook and technical expertise in atmospheric dispersion modelling, infrastructure planning, industrial air pollution and air quality monitoring; all of which will have the opportunity to be involved in.

In this role you will:

• Deliver air quality projects as part of a multidisciplinary team or as standalone projects.
• Provide high quality technical consultancy and advisory support to clients.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects on time and to budget.
• Provide technical air quality assessment and reports.
• Support business development and preparation of effective technical proposals to win new work.
• Be highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges.

We are looking for people with:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant subject.
• Member of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM). Working towards chartership (CEnv) (Desirable).
• Demonstrable track record of delivering a wide range of air quality assessments.
• Competent in using air quality dispersion software (e.g. ADMS, AERMOD).
• Proficient in GIS tools.
• Knowledge and experience of air quality monitoring techniques (automatic and passive).
• Full UK/EU driving licence.
• Interest in using digital tools, such as Python and able to interpret and visualise data (OpenAir, PowerBI).
• Knowledge in undertaking odour assessments and undertaking carbon assessments (Desirable).

What we offer you: At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

Different People, Shared Values: Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Closing date: 24 December 2025. All applications will be considered, and we will make every effort to respond within 72 hours of receipt. Please note that response times may be subject to delays during the festive period.