Senior Air Quality Consultant

Job Description

Providing technically robust and commercially driven assessments and advice, our Air Quality, Dust and Odour team provide tailored solutions for any project. All our air quality specialists are members of the Institute of Air Quality Management and Institutionof Environmental Sciences ensuring professional service and expertise.Who we are & what we stand forBWB is a multi-award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy with a proven reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client satisfaction. Were rated Platinum Investors In People (IIP), a prestigious accolade that demonstratesour commitment to our people and establishes us as an employer of choice. We invest in our people and ensure they have everything they need to develop a fantastic career. We extensively research, benchmark and review all salaries and benefits against otherswithin the industry.Join BWB and your career will not conform to the traditional models of yesterday but will be a fulfilling and challenging journey into tomorrows digital age; a journey that you will play an active role in defining!At BWB you matter, and you will make a difference. A difference to the world you live in; the communities you engage with; even the development of your career and the profession.What youll be doing

• Undertake, specialist technical work such as air and odour dispersion modelling air quality, odour and dust monitoring and report writing
• Opportunity to undertake project management, manage project finances, and undertake mentoring and training with more junior team members
• Supporting our clients on projects both locally and throughout the UK as required

What youll bring

• Good financial and project management skills
• Great communication skills to build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships both internally and external to BWB
• Enthusiasm, confidence, self-motivation and willingness to take the initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel, a full driving licence and access to a car (essential)
• A relevant science-based air quality or environmental sciences degree
• Be a full member of the Institution of Environmental Sciences and Institute of Air Quality Management
• Demonstrate at least five years of experience in an air quality consultancy setting.

Candidates will be required to show a good understanding and experience in the following areas:

• Staff mentoring and management.
• Business development, client relationship management, project and financial management experience is essential.
• Effective working with design teams, project managers and clients.
• The air quality assessment process, as well as the standards and guidelines that are appropriate to our industry.
• The UK planning and Environmental Permitting process.
• Environmental Impact Assessment process, including writing ES air quality chapters.
• Air dispersion modelling software and processes including the ADMS-Roads and ADMS 5 software packages, DMRB and experience in using ArcGIS, QGIS and AutoCAD.
• Air quality assessment tools and processes including the Emission Factor Toolkit, background maps, NOx to NO2 calculator, NO2 fall off with distance calculator, annualisation process and the model verification process.
• Air quality monitoring and the design and management of air quality monitoring strategies.
• Odour monitoring, including sniff testing - an odour acuity certification within the established range for surveying is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel, a full driving licence and access to a car are essential to the role.
• Experience of greenhouse gas emissions assessments, climate change assessments and indoor air quality assessments are highly desirable.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase more), pension, life assurance and healthcare.
• Perkbox, Cycle to Work, paid volunteering days, regular social events, rewards scheme and much more.
• Access to personalised fully funded Learning & Development opportunities including charterships and paid professional subscriptions.
• Hybrid working.