Air Quality Managing Consultant

Job Description

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced air quality professional to provide technical leadership and project delivery support within Ramboll’s Air and Climate Service Line. This position will focus on complex air dispersion modelling, air quality impact assessment, client advisory services, project management, and mentoring of junior to mid-level colleagues.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing national air quality practice while working collaboratively across Australian and global teams. Candidates with experience in digital tools, data workflows, automation, GIS, or cross-region technical coordination will be well placed to support ongoing innovation in how air quality services are delivered.

Air Quality Managing Consultant

Working within the Air and Climate Service Line you will be responsible for identifying, conducting and developing air quality projects based on an understanding of business needs, challenges, opportunities and the marketplace. Ramboll is seeking an experienced Air Quality Modelling professional for this position. Our ideal candidate is a technical leader with a proven track record of managing complex, multi-faceted air quality modelling projects, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients. You would be responsible for overseeing project staff and be responsible for project delivery across the air quality team.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Technical Leadership: Lead and deliver complex air quality dispersion modelling and environmental impact assessment projects using regulatory and specialist models such as AERMOD, CALPUFF, CALMET, GRAL/GRAMM, TAPM and WRF. Develop innovative approaches to solving complex air quality, odour, emissions inventory and post-processing challenges.
• Project Management: Manage air quality projects, including scope, schedule, budget, resources and quality, to support on-time and on-budget delivery that meets client expectations. Supervise project teams and delegate tasks to junior staff as required.
• Technical Review and Quality Assurance: Provide senior-level QA/QC review and technical oversight of modelling analyses, emissions inventories, impact assessments, management plans, approval inputs and technical reports prepared by project teams.
• Client and Regulatory Engagement: Act as a trusted client advisor through the full project lifecycle, from early strategy and scoping through approvals, compliance and implementation. Lead or support technical discussions with regulators and approval authorities on behalf of clients.