Graduate Climate & Air Quality Consultant

Graduate Climate & Air Quality Consultant
Starting Salary: £31,000
Location: Cardiff or Birmingham
Working hours per week:  40 Monday - Friday
Start date: September 2027

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey

At Amey, we're passionate about creating a better future through infrastructure. Our Consulting team partners with organisations such as National Highways and Network Rail to deliver engineering, environmental and sustainability solutions that improve how people live, work and travel across the UK.

From nationally significant programmes worth millions of pounds to local projects that improve everyday journeys and environments, our work makes a real difference. As a graduate, you'll be involved in meaningful projects from day one, developing practical skills, learning from industry experts and helping shape the future of the UK's infrastructure.

About the Team
The Climate & Air Quality team sits within Amey Consulting’s Climate & Place practice, part of the Energy, Transition & Sustainability (ET&S) business. You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our work. You will work in a friendly, supportive environment and will be given one to one support, mentoring, learning and development via experienced colleagues.

As a Graduate Climate & Air Quality Consultant, you will develop practical skills in climate risk and resilience assessment, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon management, environmental data analysis, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement. You will gain experience applying UK climate and air quality policy and guidance, using industry-standard tools and datasets, and supporting the delivery of projects that help clients understand, manage, and adapt to climate-related risks while progressing their sustainability objectives.

You will be joining the Climate & Air Quality team at an exciting period of growth – the former is a rapid area of growth, and we have secured a largescale standalone climate risk and adaption project. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our team, to shape and deliver impactful environmental projects, and support in work winning.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the development of climate risk assessments for clients, identifying potential vulnerabilities and exposures to climate-related hazards.
• Utilise climate projections such as UKCP18, and work with dispersion models such as ADMS along with GIS tools, and other analytical methods to evaluate risks.
• Help explore and develop methods of utilising climate data within the CEDA Catalogue.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of tailored climate resilience strategies and action plans for clients, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Support the preparation of proposals and bids for new projects, showcasing the value of air quality and climate resilience consulting.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in climate science, the wider environmental landscape policy, and technology to provide cutting-edge solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive, distinctive places that respond to climate, nature and community needs.

Why join Amey?
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. 

• Learning & Development: Kick-start your career with a structured Pathway, dedicated mentoring and tailored development opportunities designed to help you grow both professionally and personally.
• Career Growth: Unlock your potential through a wide range of technical, professional and personal development training, supporting you every step of your career journey.
• Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy additional leave to suit your lifestyle.
• Pension: Plan for your future with our generous pension scheme, including contributions from Amey to help your savings go further.
• Flexible Working: We understand that everyone works differently. That's why we offer hybrid and flexible working options, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits package to what matters most to you, with options including health and insurance benefits, a Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
• Discounts: Save on everyday spending with access to hundreds of discounts from leading retailers, travel providers, healthcare services and more.
• Making a Difference: Take up to two Community Involvement Days each year to support a charity or cause you're passionate about, alongside opportunities to get involved in fundraising and volunteering initiatives.
• Inclusive Networks: Join our Affinity Networks, where colleagues come together to connect, support and celebrate diverse communities across Amey.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn, a positive attitude and a genuine interest in building a career in engineering and infrastructure. You'll enjoy working with others, communicating your ideas and taking on new challenges while learning from experienced professionals.

You don't need years of experience to join us – we're looking for people with potential. If you're curious, motivated and keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
To be considered, you'll need to meet the following requirements:

• A degree (minimum 2:1) in Meteorology, Climatology, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography, or any other relevant subject.
• Strong knowledge of earth systems and climate change.
• An experienced user of Microsoft Excel and demonstratable experience working with data.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player, self-motivated and fast learner.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage time with multiple tasks with limited supervision.