Job Title: Senior/Principal Air Quality Consultant (Odour & Air Quality)
Location: Wrest Park, Silsoe, MK45 4HP, Bedfordshire
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
Join the Experts in Odour
At Silsoe Odours, we specialise in air quality and odour assessment, helping industries like waste management and food production tackle environmental challenges. Our work makes a real impact, ensuring compliance with strict regulations while supporting sustainable operations.
We’re looking for a Senior/Principal Consultant in odour assessment, monitoring, and problem-solving to work on complex, real-world odour issues. working in a variety of outdoor environments and conditions, Candidates must be adaptable, safety-conscious, and willing to take on challenges in all types of weather and terrain, who’s equally comfortable behind a desk and out in the field.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
✔ Odour assessments – both desk-based and field investigations
✔ Conducting air quality monitoring across various industry sectors inc. Waste water & animal processing plant.
✔ Preparing high-quality reports with detailed analysis and findings
✔ Ensuring compliance with BS EN 13725:2022 and ISO 17025:2017
✔ Solving practical and theoretical challenges related to air quality and odour
✔ Collaborating with clients and colleagues to develop effective solutions
What We’re Looking For
🔹 MCERTS Level 2 Team Leader qualification (desirable)
🔹 In-depth knowledge of odour sampling standards (13725:2022 & 17025:2017)
🔹 Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
🔹 BSc or MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. environmental engineering or environmental science) or equivalent within relevant subject
🔹 Excellent communication and report-writing skills
🔹 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
🔹 Practical on-site experience of air quality and/or odour sampling (desirable)
🔹 Experience in odour consultancy (desirable)
🔹 Full UK Driving Licence