Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is a global leader in design, planning, engineering, and consulting. Our diverse team of experts collaborates on innovative projects across various markets, offering you the chance to work on exciting and impactful initiatives worldwide. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. We are a global collective dedicated to sustainable development. We use technology, imagination and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity

Arup’s Air Quality team operates as a national practice, sharing resources and projects effectively across our UK-based team offices. With an increasing pipeline of work, we are seeking an Air Quality Consultant to steer air quality projects, either as part of a multidisciplinary team or as standalone assignments. In this role, you will provide high-quality technical consultancy and advisory assistance to clients, conducting air quality assessments and preparing detailed reports. You will also contribute to business development efforts, including the creation of effective technical proposals to secure new contracts. You will be proficient in interpreting environmental guidelines, policies, plans, strategies, and legislative requirements, applying this knowledge to assess their relevance to projects and identify appropriate solutions. A proven track record in delivering air quality assessments for a diverse range of projects. You will have strong skills in both writing and editing technical and non-technical reports. Collaboration with a variety of stakeholders is key to this role, and we are looking for someone with expertise across a wide range of air quality assessments, including industry, transport, development planning and odour. An interest in coding and digital skills, along with knowledge in conducting carbon assessments, is highly desirable

This position can be based in our Edinburgh, Newcastle or Leeds offices.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with:

• BSc/MSc or equivalent in a relevant discipline:
• Member of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) and working towards chartership (CEnv)(Desirable); 
• Proficient in data analysis with good GIS skills (ArcGIS or MapInfo); 
• Able to interpret and visualise data (OpenAir, PowerBI);
• Knowledge in the use of relevant industry software (e.g. ADMS, Aermod); 
• Knowledge of air quality monitoring techniques (automatic and passive);

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies karin.spies@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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