Graduate Air Quality Consultant - Brighton
Location: Brighton
Salary: £26,000-£28,000 per annum
A growing environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Graduate Air Quality Consultant to join its established team in Brighton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate looking to start their career in air quality consulting, with structured training and real project exposure from day one in Brighton.
The team based in Brighton delivers air quality support across a wide range of planning, development and infrastructure schemes, with particular expertise in assessing road traffic emissions. You'll gain experience across varied project types while receiving mentoring to support your development.
The Role (Brighton-based)
Working from Brighton (with hybrid flexibility) and attending site visits when needed, you'll support the delivery of air quality assessments from initial inputs through to reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting with air quality assessments for planning and development projects
Supporting air dispersion modelling, particularly for road traffic emissions
Helping produce high-quality technical reports and supporting documentation
Interpreting monitoring/modelling results and communicating findings clearly
Working collaboratively with colleagues and clients across multiple projects
Hybrid working is offered, with at least one day per week in the Brighton office.
About You
Essential criteria:
A degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Air Quality, or a similar subject
A genuine interest in building a career in air quality consultancy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new tools and methods
Good attention to detail and confidence working with data
Desirable (not essential):
Familiarity with air quality monitoring, modelling, or GIS
Understanding of air quality within the UK planning process
What's On Offer
Competitive graduate salary of £26,000-£28,000 per annum
Hybrid working arrangements with a base in Brighton
Structured training and ongoing CPD support
Clear progression routes within air quality consultancy
Supportive team culture and mentoring environment
The salary for this role is £26,000-£28,000 per annum, reflecting the graduate level while offering strong long-term career development.
Apply
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term consultancy career with a respected team in Brighton.
For further information or to apply, please contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment