Principal Air Quality Consultant

Principal Air Quality Consultant London, United Kingdom RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients overcome design and operational challenges whilst minimising environmental, user, and natural resources impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects. We are a values‑based organisation, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. When we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is vital. Here’s what this looks like: You push the boundaries of what’s possible. People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments. You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone. If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award‑winning organisation, working alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you. About the Role RWDI is seeking an exceptional individual with a minimum of 8 – 10 years of relevant work experience to support our UK Air Quality team based in one of our Brighton, London or Milton Keynes, offices as Principal Consultant (internal title – Technical Lead). We are seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to spearhead and expand our team of dedicated air quality professionals. As part of this role, you will provide holistic consulting services, working collaboratively and seamlessly with experts from other environmental and climatic disciplines within RWDI. Key Responsibilities Leading and managing some of the larger projects within the team. Planning and coordinating technical aspects of projects mainly in the United Kingdom. Supervising and assigning data collection, modelling, post‑processing, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of technical results. Consulting with and answering technical questions from colleagues, project managers, and clients. Writing ES Chapters and technical reports. Assisting with the preparation of proposals, marketing materials and/or technical papers. Taking a lead technical role in internal and external project teams to ensure technical excellence and quality of analysis and reporting. Providing technical leadership to improve technical capability and capacity. Assisting in business development initiatives to support the air quality team. Contributing to RWDI’s global air quality practice initiatives and strategies, and sharing experiences and knowledge with internationally based colleagues. Monitoring, supporting and addressing performance of team members by conducting regular check‑ins and performance reviews. Mentoring Air Quality team members to support their development. Required Experience Bachelor’s degree, in applicable engineering or science disciplines. Full understanding of the current regulatory / planning framework / technical guidance in the United Kingdom for air quality assessments. Deep knowledge of air quality dispersion models (including ADMS‑Roads, ADMS 6.0). Proficient use of GIS (QGIS). Thorough knowledge of a variety of engineering analytical tools, experience of ERP systems, and MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Proven ability to act as the technical liaison between internal project teams, external clients, and regulators. As a minimum, full Membership and active involvement in the IES and the IAQM, and affiliations with other professional institutions relevant for air quality. Should be working professionally at the highest levels and pushing the boundaries of advancement in this field. Desired Skills and Attributes Excellent communication skills. Strong people and team skills. Proven organisational capability, decision‑making and coordination skills while working on a number of projects. Demonstrated initiative, independent problem‑solving methods / capabilities. Demonstrated leadership / mentoring success. An eye for detail and an innate desire to get things right. Persistence to see a job through to conclusion. Aptitude for practical problem-solving and shrewd judgement. Drive to continuously improve processes and enhance efficiency. Aptitude for creating, and contributing to, technical innovation. Ability to travel occasionally. Full, clean UK driving licence. Asset Experience Post‑graduate degree or doctorate in subjects relevant to the role. Experience with AERMOD, CALPUFF and/or other air quality dispersion modelling systems. Experience in an expert witness capacity. What We Offer Salary range £50,000 to £65,000 commensurate with experience / skill level. Annual Company Performance Bonus Plan. Company Life Assurance Scheme. Company pension scheme. Private Medical Insurance. Reimbursement of professional subscriptions. Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance. Remote working is available for this role one day a week if desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr