Managing Consultant - Air Quality

About the role

ERM, a global environmental consultancy with one of the largest groups of air quality specialists in Australia, is adding to its national Air Quality team and is looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join in Brisbane. The role sits within a growing international company that serves major Australian and international companies and government departments, covering projects such as impact assessment, air quality monitoring, dispersion modelling, odour and dust assessment, emissions inventory, carbon management, applied meteorology and regulatory reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver emission estimation inventories, odour and air quality modelling assessments
• Write technical environmental reports, proposals and tenders
• Plan projects of varying complexity and scale, meeting client expectations for scope, budget, schedule and quality
• Lead client-focused air permitting and compliance strategies for industrial facilities, handling complex regulatory and technical issues while keeping strong client relationships
• Develop and expand client relationships, including new business opportunities and expanding ERM's market share in the regional air quality market
• Mentor team members on project planning and execution and carry out independent technical reviews of deliverables
• Support the growth of ERM's global air quality services and collaborate with other global practitioners

Required profile

• BS/MS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science or a related degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience in air quality and compliance consulting
• Well-established reputation and recognised technical expertise in the marketplace
• Proven experience completing emission inventories and air quality modelling assessments
• Proven experience in business development for large air quality and regulatory compliance contracts, able to contribute to ERM's annual sales goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation and people skills
• Positive outlook, collaborative and driven by ERM's success as a global company
• Authorisation to work in Australia

Required skills

• Emission inventory and air quality modelling assessments
• WRF modelling and RStudio programming are desirable