Responsibilities
Working within the Air Quality team, the primary function and duties include the following:
- Dispersion modelling, primarily using ADMS and ADMS‑Roads;
- Designing and implementing ambient air quality monitoring plans, including both passive and automatic techniques;
- Contributing to bid submissions, preparing quotes and tenders;
- Project management to budget, programme and scope;
- Liaising with both internal and external clients, project teams and Local Authorities;
- Collation and analysis of data; and
- Report writing.
A degree of business development and profile raising for the air quality team would also be expected at both senior and principal grade.
The role will be based in our Leeds office, easily accessible via public transport, and offers extensive opportunities to work with the wider UK air quality team and internationally.
Qualifications
- Good numerical skills.
- A degree in a scientific discipline.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication and IT skills.
- Ability to write clear, concise reports and proposals.
- Experience of project management, supervision and quality assurance of air quality work packages, including managing others to delivery against high technical standards.
- Excellent working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, policy, technical guidance and industry standards and best practice relating to air quality.
- Experience in data analysis and interpretation using Excel and GIS.
- Positive and proactive approach, demonstrating accountability for own utilisation and personal development (and that of the wider team).
- To be an associate or full member of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM).
Benefits
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home up to two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices;
- Wellbeing programmes and access to a virtual GP service;
- Flexible working arrangements, part‑time options and the ability to purchase additional leave;
- Inclusive culture with employee resource groups supporting diversity and belonging;
- Gymflex scheme with up to 40% off annual gym memberships and comprehensive menopause support;
- WSP My Hour programme allowing you to dedicate one hour each day for personal activities.
EEO Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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