Location
Basingstoke

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Working within the Air Quality team, your primary duties will include dispersion modelling, primarily using ADMS and ADMS-Roads; designing and implementing ambient air quality monitoring plans including both passive and automatic techniques; contributing to bid submissions, preparing quotes and tenders; project management to budget, programme and scope; liaising with internal and external clients, project teams and Local Authorities; collation and analysis of data; and report writing.

You will join a team of over 35 air quality professionals working on a wide range of projects including major national and international projects across sectors such as water, mining, land developments, transport infrastructure, energy (carbon capture/nuclear), indoor air quality and air quality policy including strategic growth assessments. The team’s work includes air quality assessment and monitoring with dispersion modelling forming a key component of many road, power, industrial and odour projects. Experience also includes input into Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Health Impact Assessment (HIA), bespoke modelling (CFD, dense gas, Calpuff) and behaviour change campaigns.

The role is based in our Basingstoke office where you will join an established team of air quality professionals. On-the-job training will be provided alongside access to a well-established air quality training programme. While part of a regional team, there are extensive opportunities to collaborate with the wider UK air quality team and internationally across a broad range of projects.

Experience
Good numerical skills and experience in data analysis and interpretation using Excel and GIS. Proven ability to work within a team environment. Experience in dispersion modelling, air quality assessment or related fields is desirable.

About you
Positive and proactive approach with excellent oral and written communication and IT skills. Ability to write clear, concise reports and proposals. Excellent working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, policy, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice relating to air quality. Accountability for driving your own utilisation and personal development as well as contributing to the wider team.

Qualifications
A degree in a scientific discipline is required. Membership (affiliate or associate) of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) is essential.