In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Working within the Air Quality team, the primary function and duties would include the following:

1. Dispersion modelling using ADMS and ADMS-Roads, with opportunities to work with other dispersion modelling software (e.g. Aermod, Calpuff), within sectors such as development planning, waste, renewable energy, carbon capture, mining, oil and gas, and highways;

2. Designing and implementing ambient air quality monitoring plans, including both passive and automatic techniques;

3. Preparing technical reports;

4. Project management to budget, programme and scope;

5. Preparing bid submissions, quotes and tenders;

6. Mentoring / supervising junior members of the team;

7. Supporting the strategic direction of the South West and Wales air quality team;

8. Completing detailed technical modelling reviews and report reviews;

9. Liaising with both internal and external clients, project teams, Local Authorities, and national government bodies..

YOUR TEAM

The individual taking this role will report to one of our Technical Directors and, as well as supporting the national air quality team (circa 33 FTE) on projects of local, regional, and national significance, will have the freedom to support the development and growth of the South West and Wales regional team.

The role will lead on technically challenging air quality projects within the planning, permitting, highways and industrial sectors, as well as other emerging key sectors such as carbon capture and renewables.

The role would be based in our Exeter, Bristol or Cardiff office. However, whilst sitting within a regional team, there will be extensive opportunities available to work with the wider UK air quality team and internationally across a wide range of air quality projects.

• Significant experience in an air quality consultancy or a similar organisation (circa 10 years’ or more)

• A degree in a scientific discipline is required and ideally another post graduate environmental qualification, but this is not essential

• Excellent technical background and numerical skills, with extensive experience in using ADMS and ADMS-Roads. In addition, experience of Aermod and/or Calpuff is desirable but not essential.

• Ambient air quality monitoring experience

• Excellent working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation, policy, technical guidance and industry standards and best practice relating to air quality

• Excellent communication and IT skills, including experience in data analysis and interpretation using Excel and GIS

• Associate or full membership of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM)

• Experience of project management, supervision and quality assurance of packages of work including managing others to delivery against high technical standards.

• Must be energetic, self-motivated and prepared to drive own utilisation personal development, and that of the wider team;

• Ability to write clear, concise reports/proposals

• Positive and proactive approach, demonstrating accountability for their own utilisation and personal development (and that of the wider team)

• Full Clean UK Driving licence