Associate / Technical Director (Air Quality)

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Shape strategy and drive growth, developing future workstreams and expanding our client base.
• Represent the discipline internally and externally as a subject matter expert.
• Oversee and lead delivery of complex air quality assessments for high‑profile projects.
• Provide technical direction, peer review, and quality assurance for all team outputs.
• Advise on compliance, risk, and mitigation strategies across a range of sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels.
• Lead or support bids and tenders for new business opportunities.
• Position Create as a trusted and innovative consultancy in the air quality space.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior and senior members of the team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment and succession planning for the discipline.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Air Quality and Environmental Pollution, Environmental Science, Air Quality Management, or a related subject.
• Substantial consultancy experience in air quality.
• Exceptional technical expertise with deep knowledge of UK guidance and legislation.
• Proven ability to win and deliver large, complex projects with high‑profile clients.
• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
• Inspiring leadership style, with a track record of mentoring and developing teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and confidence presenting at senior level.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• A master’s degree such as Air Pollution Management and Control, Environmental Pollution Control, Environmental Engineering, or a related subject.
• Fellowship or Chartered status (CEnv, FIAQM or similar).
• A recognised profile within the air quality community through publications, presentations or committee work.
• Experience influencing policy, standards, or industry best practice.
• Experience integrating air quality with other environmental and engineering disciplines on major schemes.
• A working knowledge of social and digital media channels with a view to using these to promote not only your work but also the business.

Why Join Create?

• A competitive salary (based on experience and location) and performance‑based bonus scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements – our guiding principle is simple: if a flexible working arrangement works for you, your manager, and your team, it works for us.
• Pet‑friendly offices – well‑behaved dogs are always welcome.
• Enhanced workplace pension – company makes a 5% contribution.
• Flexible holiday allowance (buy or sell annual leave).
• Role‑related benefits such as a mobile phone and access to a vehicle.
• Two paid professional memberships per year.
• Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Clear progression pathways and leadership development.
• Mentoring, CPD and knowledge‑sharing events.
• A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in our industry, and from ex‑armed forces personnel looking to bring their skills and experience into a new career.

How to Apply

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