Air Quality Senior Consultant (London and other locations considered)

The Temple Group is one of the UK’s leading independent infrastructure and property consultancies, specialising in environment, ecology, planning and sustainability. Working with our clients, and with a team comprising many recognised industry leaders, we work on many exciting, complex, challenging and globally relevant projects, programmes and schemes and are proud of our many and varied achievements. We provide a bespoke professional service to clients so that they can make the right decisions and achieve the best outcomes, and we do this by leveraging our experience and breadth of skills alongside our insights, commitment, and ethical approach.

Our current work portfolio includes Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and other support for HS2, Transport for the North, Transport for London, iconic property developments and large urban regeneration schemes. We currently provide expert advice to governments, agencies, companies and major infrastructure projects to help them reduce air pollutant and GHG emissions and adapt to the impacts of unavoidable future climate change. We carry out a wide range of bespoke planning, technical and environmental assessments projects – everything from air quality monitoring, climate change policy analysis, through to expert witness support and Health Impact Assessment. We also provide technical support to clients in the private and public sectors, at local and national levels and in the UK and overseas.

Due to our growing portfolio of work we are seeking to add a number of energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated people at Senior Consultant level in our Air Quality & Climate Change team. They will assist in the delivery and management of projects, helping to grow our business in this area as well as to further build The Temple Group’s market presence.

The Role

Our Air Quality & Climate Change Team is headed by an experienced Business Unit Leader and

comprises Principal, Senior and consultants. Our new team members will work primarily on air

quality monitoring and air quality assessments for infrastructure and property projects. This will

include air quality monitoring, data processing and reporting, air pollutant dispersion modelling and

the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The role will also support our growing portfolio of

climate change projects that include GHG inventory/footprint production, GHG data verification for

third parties, project level carbon data analysis and modelling, organisational and project level

decarbonisation and net zero advice.

The successful candidates will be expected to work mainly on desk-based projects, there may be

some site work when required. They must be able to demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of clients, understand their needs, and translate these into presentable solutions.

Responsibilities for Consultants will include assisting with air quality and climate change assessments

(including EIA) and air pollutant dispersion modelling, undertaking site visits to install, maintain and

repair monitoring units, analyse and interpret data sets from various sources for use in assessment,

and write technical reports. We would expect the Senior Consultants to contribute innovative ideas

to complex analysis and technical advisory projects and oversee the work of junior consultants. The

successful candidates will have to be comfortable applying their knowledge to new situations and

developing their skills to address future challenges and needs of our business and clients.

The Candidate: 

We expect the successful candidates will:

• Have a degree in a relevant field;
• Have experience in working in consultancy or a related field Senior Consultant minimum 4 years,
• Be familiar with the air quality requirements for EIA, air pollutant dispersion modelling, industry standard air quality monitoring techniques and data analysis;
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of environmental, air pollution and sustainability issues;
• Have a strong work ethic and be organised, flexible and motivated;
• Approach their work in a professional, enthusiastic and proactive manner.

Experience of the following is essential:

• Atmospheric dispersion modelling, particularly ADMS-Roads;
• Arc-GIS or QGIS;
• Air quality monitoring;
• Handling and analysis of data in MS Excel;
• IAQM membership
• Evidenced report writing;
• Project management

The following aspects would be desirable:

• Understanding of carbon accounting, GHG inventory, and climate change EIA inputs;
• A second degree in a similarly relevant field;
• Understanding of air quality health impact pathways and quantification;
• Business development and innovative ideas.

Equal Opportunities

Temple is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We provide a diverse and inclusive workplace and ensure that all of our staff respect and understand individual differences.  We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignments, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.