Air Quality Specialist

Job Description

What your new role will entail: 

We are looking for an Air Quality Specialist to join our team who can bring their skills, ideas and enthusiasm, drawing on their consultancy experience, to enable them to work on our exciting projects from Day 1. The role will involve them working closely alongside junior and senior team members delivering a wide variety of projects for public and private clients. 

• Principal accountabilities: 

• Air quality monitoring (desk- based data analysis support) 

• Air quality modelling 

• Ddata analysis and interpretation 

• Report writing 

• Proposal writing 

• Collaboration with colleagues and clients 

Being part of the team: 

• This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your career in air quality consultancy, within an established, inclusive and thriving Air Quality team. 

• At AECOM, our commitment to shaping a sustainable future is embodied in the Environment & Sustainability Business Unit, one of the Top xx Environmental Consultancies. This comprehensive team seamlessly integrates three Sub Business Units — Planning & Communities, Carbon & Advisory, and Nature — each comprising specialised Practices that collectively deliver sustainable solutions for our clients, promoting social and environmental benefit. 

• In the Carbon & Advisory Sub Business Unit, our commitment to environmental responsibility takes centre stage. Through three specialised Practices — Air Quality, Carbon & ESG, and Digital Environment — we address challenges posed by air pollution, promote carbon positive solutions, and lead the way in digital innovation. Our collaborative efforts with clients across a diversity of sectors create pathways for sustainable practices and resilient futures. 

• Our 45+ Air Quality experts in the UK are developing guidance, driving digital approaches and solving complex challenges to provide a cleaner, healthier future.  With a geographic reach covering the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, our comprehensive range of services supports clients across diverse markets. This includes supporting healthier and thriving neighbourhoods, contributing to the energy transition and improving transport links. Through advanced modelling techniques, monitoring programmes, emission inventories and odour assessments we bring air quality positive solutions at all stages of a project’s lifecycle.  

• Day-to-day you may be: performing dispersion modelling using ADMS for a National Highways road project; designing a dust monitoring programme for Network Rail; writing code to help interpret and analyse data for Transport Infrastructure Ireland; performing desk-based analysis of occupational exposure monitoring for Royal Mail; writing an air quality chapter for an Environmental Statement for a National Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP); coaching a new member of staff and sharing your skills and knowledge.  

• You will be given the encouragement and belief to voice your opinions and ideas to help us improve the way in which we work; everyone’s views are valued in our team 

• You will receive help and guidance to develop your skills and shape your career in the direction you want to head in. 

Qualifications

• Experience as an Air Quality Consultant 

• Mandatory Bachelor Degree from one of the specializations implied 

• Good communicator 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 

• Extensive experience of the use of air quality modelling software (e.g. ADMS) and GIS. Programming skills (e.g. R studio) advantageous. 

• Highly competent with Microsoft Office, in particular an expert user of Excel and Word 

• Strong attention to detail and takes pride in their work 

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, hard working, organised under pressure 

• Good team worker and also able to work independently without losing initiative & focus 

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.