Air Quality Consultant/Senior
The Vacancy
Air Quality & Permitting Consultant
RSK is the UK’s leading environmental consultancy group, delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors. Within RSK, our specialist Air Quality team provides high-quality technical support to clients across the UK and internationally.
We are looking for an Air Quality & Permitting Consultant to join our growing team of specialists. With around 15 air quality professionals across the UK, this is a collaborative and technically focused team working on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning multiple sectors and geographies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant with 3 – 4 years’ experience to further develop their expertise in air quality monitoring, modelling and environmental permitting while contributing to meaningful environmental projects.
Location: Bristol, Manchester or Glasgow
Working Pattern: Hybrid – office, home and site-based
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum
The Role
As an Air Quality & Permitting Consultant, you will support the delivery of a wide range of air quality projects from field monitoring through to modelling, analysis and reporting.
Your responsibilities will include
- Visiting sites across the UK to monitor ambient air quality and dust, using a range of passive and active sampling equipment
- Supporting predictive air quality and/or odour assessments using detailed atmospheric dispersion modelling
- Analysing and interpreting environmental data
- Preparing high quality technical and interpretative reports for clients
- Supporting the preparation of quotes and tenders for new work
- Contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the air quality team
- Assisting with the training and mentoring of graduate consultants
- Undertaking occasional international travel when required
As part of a dynamic consultancy environment, you may also be asked to undertake additional tasks that align with your experience and capabilities.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate technically capability, and who is motivated and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Essential
- Degree (or postgraduate qualification) in a relevant science discipline
- 3 – 4 years’ professional experience in air quality, odour or dust assessment
- Strong understanding of air quality science and environmental processes
- Practical experience with air quality monitoring techniques (active and/or passive sampling)
- Demonstrated experience in using atmopsheric dispersion models such as ADMS-ROADS, ADMS 6, AERMOD, and CALPUFF
- Ability to analyse complex datasets and produce clear technical reports
- Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with clients and stakeholders
- Experience using ArcGIS or QGIS
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Understanding of UK air pollution policy and regulatory frameworks
- Awareness and/or demonstrated application of World Bank / IFC guidelines with respect to international environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA)
Why Join Us?
- Work within a specialist team inside the UK’s largest environmental consultancy group
- Exposure to diverse multi-sector projects across the UK and internationally
- Hybrid working with flexibility between office, home and site
- Opportunities to develop technical expertise and mentor junior staff
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment
If you are looking to take the next step in your air quality career and want to be part of a specialist team working on a diverse range of projects across the UK and internationally, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Join us and contribute to delivering high-quality environmental consultancy services as part of one of the UK’s leading environmental groups.
The Company
RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
