Senior Air Quality Consultant

Role Responsibility

• Responsible for management, financial and technical input to projects, including provision of proposals, project planning, management of resources (office or site based) and sub-contractors, completion of appropriate scheduling of laboratory testing, site monitoring, data assessment, reporting and financial performance.
• Engagement in direct account management and development as part of an Account Management Team.
• Work with others to develop plans to grow the provision of Air Quality services to existing and new clients.
• To effectively communicate and manage a delivery team to achieve a project brief through provision of efficient and professional services.
• Able to work independently and autonomously, with support as required, to provide solutions to technical problems and write technical reports, also acting as an approving signatory for Air Quality work produced by the business.
• To work within and be a champion for, the company health, safety and environmental policies.
• When requested, to provide input to Company initiatives and to demonstrate an understanding of and comply with legislation, Company policies and procedures and work within agreed resources.
• Contribute to the achievement of Company objectives through positive working relationships with colleagues throughout the Company, with clients and with suppliers and to promote the Company and its services to others.
• Undertake ongoing CPD, act as a coach/mentor to junior staff and others to improve skills and knowledge across the business and lead by example to share both knowledge and experience with other team members.
• To assist others in the identification of resource requirements and gaps in skills and knowledge across the business and support the recruitment process.

The Ideal Candidate

• BSc and preferably MSc in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, chemistry or related degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience in technical consulting.
• Experience with dispersion modelling software, preferably ADMS / ADMS Roads / AERMOD.
• Completion of air quality assessments for a range of projects in support of industrial (permitting) and planning.
• Environmental permitting and associated regulator liaison (e.g. EA, EPA, NIEA, SEPA).
• Environmental planning and associated regulator liaison (e.g. Local Authorities).
• Knowledge of UK air quality legislation and policy.
• Specifying air pollution control strategies/technologies with reference to the principles of Best Available Techniques (BAT).
• Business development, business planning and mentoring of junior staff in relation to the above.
• Experience in other environmental disciplines, particularly environmental noise, would be viewed favourably.

Package Description

We know that people are at their best when they are in a positive working environment, where they are encouraged to use their skills and where they have the opportunity to progress and become fulfilled. We want to attract and retain quality people so we have put together the following package of benefits:

Lifestyle & Family

• 24 Days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employer matched pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme – when you need support, we make sure it’s readily available for you from an independent provider 24/7 365 days a year
• Wellbeing centre – access to healthy eating ideas, work outs and mediation guides
• Discounts & cashback platform – exclusive access to deals from over 800 retailers where you can both spend money and earn cashback on every day expenses
• Referral bonus – as a growing company, we are always looking to bring in talented individuals that fit our community. If you recommend someone that joins us, you’ll be rewarded every time.
• Healthcare cashback scheme - claim back the cost of every day healthcare bills - from fillings and acupuncture to a new pair of specs. Our scheme also provides access to GP services 24/7 and expert health information.
• Supportive family policies - whatever your parenting journey is, we will offer support when you need it.
• Enhanced parental leave - we stand above other companies in our field, offering a significantly enhanced scheme for maternity and paternity leave.

Environmental

• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme – lease a fully electric car through salary sacrifice, paying for it out of your gross salary before tax and national insurance is calculated.
• Cycle to work scheme - whether you want a new bike, equipment or both, Cycle to Work will save you from 32% to 47% on the total cost.
• Environmental initiatives - each year we take part in World Environment Day initiatives to continue in our mission to protect people and planet, such as planting trees and seagrass as part of biodiversity regeneration projects.

Working Culture

• Our Social Value Fund gives our people the chance to make a positive difference. Our employees can request financial support for sponsorship or donations and volunteering leave for causes that matter to them.
• Social events – held at regular intervals allowing you to spend some down time with your colleagues.
• Charity sports events – fancy taking part in a half marathon or a sponsored bike ride? We’re always looking at ways we can offer our services or sponsorship to give something back to our people and local communities.
• Connected communication systems - online chat, working groups for things you’re passionate about, blogs, employee representative groups and more.
• Team meetings - we love to get together (in person or online) whenever we can, to discuss what we’re up to within our team and the wider Lucion community.
• Long term career development – we have a nationwide presence with more than 500 employees operating across 12 specialist sectors including energy, healthcare, offshore, infrastructure, agriculture and land development. This means we can offer a wide range of career opportunities to those who share our commitment to making a positive difference to the environment.

About the Company

Lucion is a purpose-driven, beyond net-zero company, dedicated to protecting people from hazardous environments and protecting the environment from the impacts of people. Our name, Luc (to illuminate) / ion (to take action), reflects our mission, to shed light on challenges and take action.

We facilitate the sustainable development of clients across 12 key sectors worldwide providing risk mitigation services through inspection, assessment and advisory services. Our commitment to quality across those areas is reflected in our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations. We are the first choice for a safer and more sustainable future.

Culture and Values

The very nature of what we do ensures that our values are embedded in our daily work and so, has established a clear culture of Integrity, Innovation, Sustainability, Trust and Commitment. The ability to act out our values daily brings purpose to what we do and brings satisfaction to our employees’ work through engagement, motivation and values-based roles. 

When you join Lucion, you join more than just a set of work colleagues. We are a like-minded community with a shared vision to protect people and planet.