Location
London or Leeds offices, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, based on experience

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior / Principal Consultant to join the Stantec UK Air Quality team, working alongside colleagues in Environmental Services and wider multidisciplinary teams including Engineering, Buildings, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Planning. The Air Quality team undertakes a wide range of studies across the UK throughout the development control process, supporting site promotion, planning applications, and condition discharge for all scales and types of development. Additionally, the team conducts detailed studies in support of Environmental Permit applications across sectors such as power, water, industry, minerals, and waste.

You will have experience in air quality impact assessments involving road traffic, combustion, and odour emissions, utilising air quality dispersion modelling software and monitoring programmes to inform report writing and contribute to Environmental Statement preparation. There is an opportunity to develop your skills further to enhance assessments reflecting emerging requirements for both human and ecological receptors, providing a more holistic approach to air quality.

As part of Stantec, you will contribute to delivering sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities by translating client visions into valued consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and market insight. We are committed to clean growth and supporting future community needs through innovative and inclusive solutions.

Experience
- Extensive experience in air quality impact assessments involving road traffic, combustion, and odour emissions
- Proficient in air quality dispersion modelling software such as ADMS Roads, AERMOD, or ADMS5
- Experience applying GIS packages within an air quality context, particularly for digitalising modelling inputs and outputs
- Knowledge of Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) and the UK planning and regulatory system
- Experience assessing highway schemes in line with Highways England guidance (DMRB, WebTAG) is desirable
- Experience evaluating emissions from power, minerals, industrial, or waste sectors is advantageous
- Proven track record in managing and mentoring junior team members

About you
You will be a seasoned Air Quality consultant, degree qualified in a relevant discipline, and a Chartered member of a relevant professional institution. You are capable of working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams on land development and urban regeneration projects. You demonstrate leadership skills, supporting and mentoring junior colleagues in a collaborative environment. You are motivated to develop your skills and contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions in air quality consultancy.

Qualifications
- Degree qualification in a relevant discipline
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution