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WSP USA Assistant / Air Quality Consultant in Leeds, United Kingdom
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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.
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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:
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.
YOUR TEAM
You would be joining a team of 37 air quality professionals working on a wide range of projects including, but not limited to, major projects of national significance (e.g. HS2), international projects (including work within the water and mining sectors), land developments, transport infrastructure, energy (carbon capture/nuclear), indoor air quality and air quality policy including assessment of strategic growth.
Work comprises air quality assessment and monitoring with dispersion modelling forming a key component of many road, power, industrial and odour projects. The team also has experience providing air quality input into Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Health Impact Assessment (HIA), undertaking bespoke modelling (including CFD, dense gas and Calpuff) and implementing behaviour change campaigns.
The role would be based in either our Leeds or Manchester office where you would be joining an established team of air quality professionals. Birmingham would also be considered as a location. All three offices are easily accessible via public transport.
On the job training will be provided alongside access to our well-established air quality training programme. 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.
Good numerical skills, ideally with maths and/or physics A-levels.
A degree in a scientific discipline is required and ideally another post graduate environmental qualification, but this is not essential.
Ability to work within a team.
Excellent communication and IT skills.
Ability to write clear, concise reports/proposals.
Experience in data analysis and interpretation using Excel and GIS.
Positive and proactive approach.
Full Clean UK Driving licence.
The following skills are desirable:
Experience of project management, supervision and quality assurance of air quality packages of work 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.
Be able to demonstrate accountability to driving their own utilisation and personal development and that of the wider team.
To be a member (affiliate or associate) of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM).