Air Quality Consultant in Sheffield

Arup is a global leader in design, planning, engineering, and consulting. Our diverse team of experts collaborates on award-winning and innovative projects across various markets, offering you the chance to work on exciting and impactful initiatives worldwide. Through our work, we are continuously striving to shape a better world.

The Opportunity

Due to an increasing pipeline of work, we are looking for a recent graduate to start or further their career in environmental consultancy and join our UK air quality team. The successful candidate can be based in one of our offices where we already have a wider air quality team presence, namely: Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, York, Sheffield, Birmingham or London. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects among different sectors including energy, aviation, infrastructure and advisory. On a daily basis, you will work alongside our experienced consultants and undertake air quality assessments, from informing design to fulfilling regulatory requirements and accompanying planning applications. You will provide a key role supporting and assisting with all aspects in project delivery, as well as communicating and liaising with clients (internal and external) regularly. Subject to project requirements, attendance at site visits is also to be expected.

Essential qualifications and experience

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant subject
• Strong interest and knowledge of air quality and environmental matters
• Strong problem-solving initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and a team player
• Strong organisational skills and able to work to deadlines.

Desirable experience

• Experience in delivering air quality assessments and the use of dispersion modelling software such as ADMS, AERMOD
• Proficient in geographical information system (GIS)
• Experience in digital tools such as PowerBI, OpenAir and Python for data interpretation and visualisation
• Member of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) or Institution of Environmental Science (IES)

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

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 recognises 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.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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 (within legal limits), 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.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Lei Padua at lei.padua@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.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing date: 23rd September 2026