The Role
Deliver air quality impact assessments and atmospheric dispersion modelling (ADMS/AERMOD) for infrastructure, industrial, energy, transport and development projects. Analyse meteorological, emissions and monitoring data, interpret results, recommend mitigation, prepare technical reports aligned with UK guidance (IAQM, DEFRA, Environment Agency), support EIAs and permitting, liaise with clients and regulators, contribute to proposals and mentor junior staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
Air Quality Consultant
Remote-based role
Performance-related bonus
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
Remote-based role
Performance-related bonus
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced Air Quality Consultant with 3 to 5 years strong expertise in atmospheric dispersion modelling using ADMS / AERMOD software. The successful candidate will deliver high quality air quality assessments for a range of infrastructure, industrial, energy, transport, and development projects while working closely with multidisciplinary environmental teams.
What you will do
- Deliver air quality impact assessments to support a range of planning and environmental permitting projects.
- Develop and run atmospheric dispersion models using ADMS 6, ADMS-Roads and/or ADMS-Urban.
- Analyse meteorological, emissions and monitoring data to produce robust and accurate modelling studies.
- Interpret modelling results and turn technical findings into clear, practical recommendations and mitigation measures.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports in line with relevant UK guidance, including IAQM, DEFRA and Environment Agency requirements.
- Support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), planning applications and environmental permitting submissions.
- Work closely with clients, regulators, local authorities and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support the preparation of proposals, project delivery and wider business development activities.
- Share your knowledge and provide guidance and mentoring to junior consultants where appropriate.
Who you are
- Degree-qualified in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography or another relevant discipline.
- Experienced within an air quality consultancy environment.
- Confident using ADMS dispersion modelling software in a practical consultancy setting.
- Strong understanding of UK air quality legislation, planning policy and relevant guidance, including IAQM, DEFRA and Environment Agency requirements.
- Comfortable preparing technical reports and communicating complex information in a clear and accessible way.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.
- An effective communicator who is confident working with clients, regulators and wider project teams.Well organised and able to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
It would be great if you also have
- Experience using AERMOD or other atmospheric dispersion modelling software.
- Knowledge of emissions inventories and GIS software, including ArcGIS or QGIS.
- Experience contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
- Previous project management experience.
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM), Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) or CIWEM.
- Chartered status, or be working towards Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or Chartered Scientist (CSci).
Join us
You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn a performance related bonus.
- Flexible and hybrid working to help you balance work and life.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing and support services when you need them.
- Ongoing professional development and training, with opportunities to continue building your technical expertise.
- Support towards professional chartership, helping you take the next step in your career.
- Pension scheme, generous annual leave and a wider range of employee benefits.
- The opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure and environmental projects that make a genuine impact.
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Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years experience in atmospheric dispersion modelling (practical consultancy setting)
- Proficient using ADMS dispersion modelling software (ADMS 6, ADMS-Roads, ADMS-Urban)
- Degree in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography or relevant discipline
- Experience working within an air quality consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of UK air quality legislation, planning policy and guidance (IAQM, DEFRA, Environment Agency)
- Ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and communicate complex information clearly
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Organised with ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
- Experience using AERMOD or other atmospheric dispersion modelling software
- Knowledge of emissions inventories and GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS)
- Experience contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
- Previous project management experience
- Membership of relevant professional body (IAQM, IES, CIWEM) or working towards Chartered status (CEnv or CSci)
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The Company
What We Do
Celnor Group is an international service provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) sector, offering specialist services across built environment, safety, risk management, and analytical sciences to ensure regulatory assurance and compliance.
