Air Quality Specialist

NSB Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a small, independent, employee-owned environmental consultancy based in Oxfordshire, specialising in air quality monitoring, consultancy, and assessment. As an employee-owned business, they operate with a strong focus on collaboration, professionalism, and scientific integrity.

Our client is seeking an early career Air Quality Consultant to support their consultancy team in delivering expert dust, odour, air quality, and climate change assessments.

The role will primarily involve desk-based assessments using predictive models such as ADMS Roads and ADMS Point Source Modelling to support planning applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with an interest in environmental consultancy, air quality, and data analysis. The role will involve:

• Supporting the delivery of air quality and climate change assessments for planning and regulatory purposes
• Conducting predictive modelling using ADMS Roads and ADMS Point Source (training provided)
• Assisting in project management, including preparing quotes and managing data collection and analysis
• Occasionally visiting client sites to advise on industries and operations
• Providing support in other business areas, such as laboratory work, including optical microscopy

Key Requirements

• A-Level Maths (or equivalent) is essential
• Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng or MSc in a relevant field (Environmental Science, Geography, Meteorology, etc.)
• Preferably 1-2 years of consultancy experience (relevant placements and internships will be considered)
• Experience with GIS software and data analysis desirable
• Familiarity with ADMS Roads or air quality dispersion modelling beneficial (training provided)
• Experience using Python or R is advantageous
• Laboratory skills, including optical microscopy, desirable

We are looking for a proactive team player who can manage their workload effectively under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A keen interest in environmental issues, scientific research, and policy
• A methodical approach to data analysis and presentation
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Why Join?

• Be part of an employee-owned business with a strong team culture
• Support to join professional bodies such as IES, IAQM, and IEMA
• Competitive salary, pension contribution, and benefits including private health insurance, dental care, and EOB profit shares
• Participation in the Octopus EV company car scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Company away days and training opportunities
• A varied role with opportunities for career progression and travel throughout the UK

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy. If you are passionate about air quality and environmental consultancy, please click apply below.