Senior Air Quality Consultant

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are
Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned company and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world.

At Tonkin + Taylor, we strongly believe that it's our people that keep our clients coming back.  Our people are known for being 'humble high-achievers': delivering award-winning solutions, working collaboratively, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.  They are our greatest asset, and we invest in their development, well-being, and career aspirations. 

We want your skills
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist, with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in environmental science with a focus on air quality to join one of Australasia’s largest air quality consulting teams, ideally based in our Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch offices. This is an exciting relocation opportunity.

The role will be focused on the assessment and management of air quality effects of our client’s projects. It requires experience working in environmental consulting, business development, undertaking air dispersion modelling to assess air quality effects, assessing the impacts of odour and dust discharges, analysing air quality and meteorological data, preparation of air quality management plans, reporting and much more. 

A strong working knowledge of industrial air emission control, emission estimation techniques, ambient air quality monitoring methods, the New Zealand policy and regulatory frameworks, and project management skills are important to the role.

If you are someone who values autonomy, mastery and purpose in your work and will thrive in a team environment where every day is different, we'd love to speak to you!

Kei te whakapono mātou ki tō whanaketanga | We want to develop you
Working at Tonkin + Taylor provides a rich learning environment for individuals to grow and develop every day. You're in the driver's seat when it comes to your learning, and there are heaps of opportunities to tap into a wealth of knowledge, expertise and formal development opportunities.

Join us and you will:

• work on a diverse range of challenging projects;
• enjoy the fix-it, enquiring, and solutions-based culture;
• be part of a strong established air quality team and
• be supported with your career ambitions and have heaps of opportunities for development.

Nā tōu rourou | What you'll bring

• 10 plus years of experience in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science with a focus on air quality assessments;
• BEng or MSc in Environmental or relevant science discipline;
• Skills in business development and client management ;
• A good understanding of regulatory frameworks relating to air quality;
• Expertise in air quality modelling and the assessment of air quality effects;
• Expertise in the assessment and managing of odour and dust discharges;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Project management skills;
• Understands or is keen to learn the intricacies of a successful consultancy;
• Strong analytical and technical skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams;
• Experience of client engagement and delivery;
• An enquiring mind which can identify and deliver high value to clients and
• Enthusiastic towards developing their career amongst experts.

Ngā Hua | Our benefits

• Relocation and visa support;
• Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects;
• A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path that caters to your ambitions;
• Professional memberships and continued education support;
• A flexible working culture and formal flexible working arrangements including part time working and ability to purchase extra leave;
• Internal training programs;
• Mentoring programs;
• $750 annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme;
• A very active social club;
• Free fruit baskets and morning teas (we love morning teas at T+T!);
• Additional parental leave, salary top-up and a back to work coaching programme (as per policy) and
• State of the art, modern and contemporary offices.

We embrace flexible working at Tonkin + Taylor and aim to work in a way that serves the needs of our people, clients and communities. Our flexible working culture enables us to work flexibly to create better work and life experiences. We welcome applicants who wish to work part-time or flexible hours.

Toroa tā mātou pae tukutuku mō ētehi atu kōrero | For more information, check out our website
Tonkin + Taylor is not only a place to work - it's a place where your work will make a difference. 

'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at Tonkin + Taylor, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity.

We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and Pūhoro STEMM Academy. Tonkin + Taylor are proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whanau and welcome applicants from rainbow communities.

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