Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time - Standard Civil Service working hours

Salary
£45,367 per annum

About the Role
Are you ready to lead and make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic expert to drive and deliver specialist advice in Air Quality and Noise Modelling across Wales. Your insights will directly inform Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), and UK-wide policy and guidance, helping shape a healthier, more sustainable future. This is your opportunity to lead a high-impact service that influences environmental decision-making at the highest levels, apply your expertise to complex modelling challenges with real-world consequences, and collaborate with key stakeholders across government and environmental bodies.

You will lead the development and provision of advice and guidance on all aspects of Air Quality and Noise modelling services for Wales, ensuring local decisions align with agreed government approaches. You will manage complex permitting and compliance cases related to air quality, odour, heavy metals, dioxins, and their impacts on health and ecosystems. The role includes shadowing the Environment Agency on nuclear air emissions dose exposure assessments and conducting modelling for non-nuclear radiological emissions.

Using a variety of air quality and noise modelling software, you will assess impacts on health and the environment from new and existing industrial and commercial installations. You will develop and appraise complex technical information for audiences ranging from technical experts to non-technical stakeholders. Collaboration with UK-wide organisations, including Welsh and UK Governments, on air quality and noise modelling risk assessment guidance and good practice implementation is essential.

Natural Resources Wales supports flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home with a suitable hybrid working pattern agreed upon appointment. Regular face-to-face meetings or training will be planned in advance. Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Experience
- Advanced specialist knowledge in modelling approaches and substantial experience in regulatory air quality impact risk assessment.
- Proficient in computer software for modelling dispersion of airborne pollutants (e.g., ADMS, AERMOD), noise sound propagation (e.g., CadnaA, SoundPlan), and radiological isotope decay, dispersion, and exposure (e.g., PC-CREAM).
- Experience acting as an expert in air quality, noise, and radiological modelling.
- Knowledge of complex terrain micrometeorology and computer programming skills.
- Experience developing bespoke tools and methodologies for complex data analysis, visualisation, and screening.
- Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders and software vendors to update and review modelling software and tools.

About you
- Excellent communicator with effective interpersonal skills and a strong team player.
- Committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
- Willing to engage in continuous professional development.
- Able to undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the role.

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience in a numerate subject or a degree with significant numerate content.
- Welsh Language requirement: Essential Level A1 (Entry level) – able to use and understand simple basic phrases and greetings, including correct pronunciation of Welsh names. NRW offers support and learning opportunities to meet this requirement during employment.

Additional Information
- Willingness to participate in incident response activities.
- Commitment to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
- Ability to work collaboratively with UK and Welsh Governments and other relevant organisations on air quality and noise modelling guidance and best practice.