WSP Africa Available Employment Opportunity – Apply Now!

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Principal Consultant: Air Quality
Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference #: WSP/ENV/BRY/01/2021
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Job Summary:

The role will be a Principal Consultant within the air quality team based in Johannesburg, although working on projects nationally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Prepare for and undertake fieldwork, inclusive of dust fallout, meteorological and particulate monitoring, passive sampling, active sampling and acoustic monitoring
•Process and format ambient monitoring data, inclusive of meteorological, dust fallout and particulate matter
•Compile ambient air quality monitoring reports
•Compile acoustic monitoring reports
•Management and planning of fieldwork, including the completion of all health & safety requirements, both with regards to WSP and client requirements
•Emission inventory compilations and dispersion modelling (AERMOD, CALPUFF)
•Compilation of Atmospheric Impact Reports, Air Quality Impact Assessments and Air Quality Management Plans
•Project management, including financial, health & safety and project team management
•Business Development and Client Relationship Management
• Providing assistance to the broader WSP E&E business

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

•Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
•Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
•Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

•Minimum 8 years’ experience in air quality consulting
•Minimum BSc Honours / Masters
•Experience in ambient air quality monitoring
•Strong project management and team mentorship skills
•Proposal writing
•Business development experience
•Experience in dispersion modelling, including emission inventories, beneficial

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

•Experience in ambient monitoring (dust fallout, particulate, meteorological, passive sampling and acoustic monitoring)
•Experience in emission inventories and dispersion modelling (CALPUFF, AERMOD) Experience in Geographic Information Systems beneficial
•Knowledge of the South African environmental/air quality legislation
•Technical report writing skills including the ability to produce professional reports in fluent English
•Technical skills to manage, verify and analyze monitoring data
•Strong project management skills to ensure projects are managed efficiently
•Proposal writing
•Business development experience

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Application Deadline: 31/03/2021