Assistant Air Quality Consultant

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments.Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You''ll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we''re ready to help you grow.We offer flexible and remote working policies to support personal priorities. Our pledges for Women''s Equality, and being a ''Disability Confident'' and ''Inclusive Employer'' are also part of our ongoing commitments.Join us as an Assistant Air Quality Consultant with the Air Quality and Emissions team, contributing to some of the largest and innovative air quality and carbon projects in the UK. You will join the Air Quality and Emissions team, which is part of an award winning, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy practice. As part of a collaborative team you would be providing air quality consultancy and emissions management services for a wide range of land development, transport and energy clients, which include local and national governments, multi-national industrial clients, funding agencies and lenders, property developers, infrastructure contractors and regulatory authorities.The position is permanent with the opportunity for hybrid home/office working with a base in one of our UK offices: Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Epsom or London.Your purpose :Working on desk and field-based air quality, dust, odour and emissions impact assessments for planning applications, emissions calculations and dispersion modelling, action planning and mitigation for air and carbon emissions, specialist services for environmental permit applications and Environmental Impact Assessments, and technical advisory services including developing guidance and tools.Designing and undertaking air quality surveys, including understanding the importance of health and safety risk management when working supervised and unsupervised on site.Producing air quality, dust, odour and carbon emission assessments for a range of infrastructure projects, including analysing and interpreting data for inclusion in these assessments.Identifying the need for solutions for mitigating effects of air pollution and carbon emissions.Preparing and delivering air quality reports and figures.Providing input to bids and business development activities to secure work for the team.Working as part of a wider team of professionals across the Environment business, to provide an integrated service to clients.Managing own workload and that of others within defined budgets and programmes.Continuous professional development and application of technical and digital skills.What you can bring:Hold a higher degree qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific subject.Knowledge and/or expertise in environmental science, meteorology, atmospheric science, air quality management, dispersion modelling or emissions modelling.Knowledge of a range of air quality and carbon issues including relevant legislation, policies and standards applicable in the UK.Pride yourself on delivering technically excellent work, with high reporting standards and embracing innovative approaches to assessment.Proficient in standard IT applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.Knowledge and/or experience of analysing and interpreting data using spreadsheets and GIS. Experience of using statistical analysis packages and/or computer programming language and/or other digital tools would be an advantage.A willingness to travel for surveys. It would be desirable to hold a full valid UK driving licence, to give greater flexibility for travel options.It would be desirable, but not essential to have prior experience of working in air quality consultancy.It would be desirable, but not essential to have knowledge of interrelationships with other environmental specialisms.It would be desirable, but not essential to have experience of liaising with regulators and stakeholders.Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We\''re ranked as one of LinkedIn\''s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We\''ve also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.We\''re committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We\''re proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UKWorker Type : Employee

Job Type : RegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these ..... full job details .....