Air Quality Graduate Consultant - Nottingham, Basingstoke, Croydon or Leeds

at  AECOM

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Job Description

READY TO PUSH THE LIMITS OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• ideally an MSc or PhD in Air Quality (Meteorology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering and Project Management and Climate Science, Environmental Management will be considered if there is an Air Quality focus)
• Strong numeracy
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to structure & prioritize work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm, hard working with ambition and drive
• Excellent research and report writing skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, responding to changing project and programme demands.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Awareness of GIS, modelling or programming skills would be an advantage
• Previous experience of working in a consultancy environment would be beneficial, including work placements or relevant voluntary experience
• A full driving license would be beneficial as the role will involve travel for site surveys often with equipment
  Additional Information
  Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
  Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
  You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

• Air quality monitoring; including site assessment, preparation and maintenance
• Air quality dispersion modelling in combination with GIS
• Data analysis and emissions inventory work
• Air quality input into environmental statements
• Assistance towards the coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams
• Tender and proposal preparation