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Assistant Air Quality Consultant - Bristol - £26,000 to £33,000 + Benefits + TOIL

A UK-based Environmental Consultancy is looking to recruit an Assistant Air Quality Consultant to join their expanding team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career consultant to support the delivery of air quality assessments, dispersion modelling, and environmental reporting across a wide range of planning and infrastructure projects.

Essential Criteria:

A BSc or MSc in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or a related discipline.

1-3 years' experience in an environmental or air quality consultancy role.

Knowledge of UK air quality legislation and planning frameworks.

Strong communication and report writing skills.

A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience with air dispersion modelling tools (e.g., ADMS, AERMOD).

Familiarity with LAQM, EIA, or DMRB assessments.

Previous involvement in project management or client liaison.

Comfortable with data handling, GIS, or environmental monitoring tools.

The Role:
You will support senior consultants in the delivery of air quality and emissions assessments for residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments. This will include a mix of desk-based modelling, report writing, and occasional fieldwork, with full support and training to progress your technical and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with air quality modelling and interpretation.

Supporting the preparation of reports for planning and permitting.

Undertaking monitoring and data collection when required.

Managing project deadlines and maintaining technical accuracy.

Collaborating with internal teams and clients on active projects.

This is a full-time, Bristol-based role, offering flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary (£26,000-£33,000), pension scheme, performance-related bonus, and a Time-Off-In-Lieu (TOIL) policy in place of paid overtime-ensuring work-life balance during busy project periods.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Air Quality or Environmental Consultancy, please do not hesitate to contact Aidan Morgan at or call (phone number removed).

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