Position title: Graduate/Assistant Air Quality Consultant

Added: 9th January 2026

Application close: End of February 2026

Commences: Immediately / ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: Full Time

Remuneration/ Pay rate: £27,000 – £32,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Brighton

Details:

Phlorum is a dynamic and ambitious environmental consultancy with a main office in Brighton. We pride ourselves on our open, honest and friendly approach to our work. We have an impressive base of repeat business and an expanding list of referrals and new contacts who appreciate our expert skills and our proactive, client-focused, professional services.

Our strategic growth requires new staff to support our air quality consultancy expertise. We are looking for a graduate/assistant consultant to join our team to undertake air quality assessments associated with planning applications for proposed development projects.

We will provide training on the relevant software and skills needed in air quality consultancy and will provide you with in-house support and relevant experience in developing you professionally. We actively encourage attendance at external events and membership to professional bodies such as the Institute of Air Quality Management and Institution of Environmental Sciences.

The position will include:

• Training on a variety of air quality models for assessing road transport, residential, commercial and industrial development proposals;
• Writing air quality assessment reports for a range of development proposals across the UK;
• Using GIS systems and specialist software for air quality monitoring services;
• Undertaking site visits for monitoring air quality and odour; and
• Managing client relationships and ensuring that their needs are met.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant Degree or equivalent in, e.g., STEM subjects, environmental or atmospheric sciences, geography
• Experience in environmental sciences is not required, but is preferable
• Understanding of air quality principles and relevant legislation and policy
• Good numeracy and report writing skills
• Good communication and project management skills
• Preferably conversant with GIS software
• Based in the UK (south-east) and immediately available for interview, in person.
• Driver’s licence and use of own car.

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be perfect for this role.

Phlorum does not accept resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Contact: James Ferguson-Moore

Phone: 01273 307167

Email: [email protected]