Air Quality Consultant

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 ever 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 experienceA 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, AERMODProficient in geographical information system (GIS)
Experience in digital tools such as PowerBI, Open Air 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.
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What we offer youAt 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.

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…