We are currently looking for a newly qualified or early career dust/air quality consultant to join our growing team.
Our consultancy team undertake a range of expert dust, air quality and odour assessments typically for planners, developers, energy and mineral sector clients. A key part of your role will be supporting the delivery of assessments using a range of predictive models. Site work may occasionally be required; this will typically involve undertaking inspections and reviews of site processes, as well as installing air quality monitoring equipment. This will provide you the opportunity to travel all over the UK, meet our clients and learn about their industries and operations. Our work ranges from one-off assessments to complex on-going expert witness cases.
As an employee-owned business (EOB) our core values are collaboration, professionalism and the application of scientific rigour. As an EOB we are motivated by our collective success, development and wellbeing. We strive for a culture of transparency, diversity and respect for all. As environmental consultants we are acutely aware of our need to operate sustainably, ethically and responsibly.
The ideal applicant should have a 2.1 in a relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, such as Environmental Science, Geography or Geology/Earth Sciences, and should have a keen interest in environmental and air quality issues.
Education and Experience
- A relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (minimum 2:1), such as Environmental Science, Geography, Geology etc.
- Prior experience in a consultancy role (e.g. placement/internship) is desirable but not essential; all training will be provided.
Language and Technical Skills
- Good command of written and spoken English and have a high standard of technical report writing
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel
- Comfortable with processing and analysing large datasets and producing maps, plots and figures for publication
- Experience using GIS software highly desirable
- An understanding of air quality dispersion modelling desirable but not necessary
- Experience undertaking site/client-facing work is desirable but not necessary
- Friendly and courteous telephone manner
Other
- UK permit to work
- Full UK driving license (or working towards a full license)
Desirable Attributes
We are looking for a team player who is driven and able to prioritise their workloads to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high professional standard.
- Happy working in a team environment and have the confidence to work under pressure to deadlines
- A keen interest in environmental matters
- A holistic approach to problem-solving
- Resilient and able to deal with ambiguity
- Be a strategic and analytical thinker
- Excellent communication skills
- Relevant technical knowledge
- Both non-relevant and relevant work experience (e.g. through internships) would be advantageous
- Willing to travel and stay away from home, when required
Details
Location – Witney, Oxfordshire. Predominantly office-based, with occasional site work throughout the UK. Flexibility for home working once suitably experienced.
Contract – Permanent, full-time (typically Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00).
Start Date – Flexible, but ideally as soon as possible
Salary – £25,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience) with benefits and potential profit shares
Benefits
- Joining a growing Employee Owner Business (EOB) – you will become a co-owner and beneficiary of the DustScan Trust after your probationary period
- EOB profit shares
- Support to join professional bodies, such as the Institution of Environmental Science (IES), Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) and Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
- Competitive salary, 7% pension contribution and benefits including private health insurance and dental care
- Octopus EV company car scheme (subject to availability)
- Working within a small, friendly team with a good learning environment
- Varied work and opportunity to travel throughout the UK and potentially abroad
Application
Please submit a CV and covering letter to Sue Radbourne suer@dustscan.co.uk and Oliver Puddle: oliverp@dustscan.co.uk. Suitable candidates will be contacted within two weeks from submitting application and asked to initially take part in a Zoom/Teams interview. Successful applicants will then be invited for a formal interview at our offices. The plan for this interview will be provided in advance.
For further information or if you would like to talk informally about this opportunity, please contact Oliver on 01608 810110.