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Senior / Principal Consultant, Air Quality - Leeds

WSP
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
£45,000 - £70,000/Year
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Description

Location
Leeds office, easily accessible via public transport.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects that make a positive impact globally. As a Senior or Principal Consultant within the Air Quality team, your primary duties will include dispersion modelling using ADMS and ADMS-Roads, designing and implementing ambient air quality monitoring plans with both passive and automatic techniques, contributing to bid submissions, preparing quotes and tenders, and managing projects to budget, programme, and scope. You will liaise with internal and external clients, project teams, and Local Authorities, collate and analyse data, and produce clear, concise reports. Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to business development and raise the profile of the air quality team at a senior level.

You will join a team of over 35 air quality professionals working on a diverse range of projects including major national and international projects across sectors such as water, mining, land development, transport infrastructure, energy (carbon capture and nuclear), indoor air quality, and air quality policy. The team’s expertise includes air quality assessment and monitoring, dispersion modelling for road, power, industrial and odour projects, Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Health Impact Assessment (HIA), bespoke modelling (CFD, dense gas, Calpuff), and behaviour change campaigns.

While based in the Leeds regional office, there are extensive opportunities to collaborate with the wider UK and international air quality teams on a variety of projects.

Requirements

Experience
Proven experience in dispersion modelling, project management, supervision, and quality assurance of air quality work packages. Experience managing others to deliver high technical standards. Strong numerical skills and data analysis using Excel and GIS. Demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, policy, technical guidance, and industry best practice relating to air quality.

About you
Ability to work effectively within a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise reports and proposals. Positive and proactive approach with accountability for personal and team development. Strong business development skills and willingness to raise the profile of the air quality team.

Qualifications
A degree in a scientific discipline. Associate or full membership of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) is required.

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Senior / Principal Consultant, Air Quality - Leeds
Company:
WSP
Salary:
£45,000 - £70,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Leeds