Head of Noise, Air, Lighting and Odour (NALO)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves your quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader who will develop and grow further an established and busy team of environmental consultants within the ‘NALO’ team (Noise, Air Quality, Lighting and Odour). The NALO team sits within the Environment, Sustainability and Planning (ESP) team of Tetra Tech. The role will involve strategic planning, team leadership, project direction, technical delivery (in NALO disciplines), stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance and will offer an opportunity to influence and have impact across the business.

The NALO team consists of 22 multidisciplinary environmental consultants that survey, assess and advise on a wide range of specific situations, from small-scale planning applications through to acting as expert witness at hearings and inquiries. We work across a variety of sectors including, defence, local authorities, transport, retail, housing, commercial buildings, industry, renewables, and developers. The team work on projects based across the UK and internationally. We typically undertake surveys then use innovative computer-based modelling techniques to predict noise, acoustic performance, air quality, odour, lighting and daylight/sunlight levels.

The team has established workloads and has an excellent reputation operating with high technical standards and driving thought leadership through involvement in industry working groups, seminars and conferences. With energy, insight and the right strategic leadership, the team offers a solid position on which to develop and build an exciting future alongside the other parts of ESP and the Tetra Tech organisation.

Our NALO services include:

- Environmental noise and vibration

- Building acoustics

- Occupational noise and hygiene

- Air quality – modelling and monitoring

- Environmental lighting

- Daylight, sunlight & overshadowing

- Odour

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Management
2. Provide strategic direction and leadership to the NALO team, grow the team and its capabilities, expand and diversify its services, set goals and objectives aligned with Tetra Tech’s strategy for growth and business improvement.
3. Develop the strategic vision for the NALO discipline, with associated business case and KPIs. Monitor progress and report performance against these KPIs reporting to Senior Leadership.
4. Deliver profitable performance and ensure the implementation of financial and cost controls resulting in effective, timely and accurate monitoring.
5. Compliance with commercial governance processes, ensuring risks are minimised.
6. Full P&L accountability for the discipline.
7. Sit on and participate fully as part of the ESP Senior Management Team (SMT)
8. Project Direction and Management
9. Oversee the planning, scoping and execution of NALO projects ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and guidelines.
10. Develop project timelines, budgets and resource allocation plans to ensure efficient project delivery.
11. Have a strong understanding of contract law.
12. Allocate resources effectively, monitor project progress and focus on timely delivery of high-quality reports ensuring an excellent customer experience.
13. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate team and project activities.This includes with ESP SMT and financial support teams.
14. Drive a strong culture of H&S for the team.
15. Technical Expertise
16. As the technical expert and leader of NALO, provide industry thought leadership while ensuring the team consistently delivers technically excellent work.
17. Provide expert guidance and support to the NALO team in conducting comprehensive studies, including data collection, analysis and impact prediction.
18. Lead, inspire and mentor a team of NALO consultants to facilitate their professional growth.
19. Review and ensure the accuracy, quality and completeness of technical assessments undertaken by the team.
20. Ensure that the team is proactive with current and future technical trends within the NALO sphere and use this knowledge to inform the direction of the team.
21. Encourage a culture of innovation.
22. Demonstrate an understanding of technical considerations and overlap with other environmental teams such as planning, sustainability, EIA, waste management and ecology.
23. 4.Business Development
24. Lead and co-ordinate business development and client relationship management, promoting the NALO services and wider business at every opportunity, undertaking initiatives to actively raise our profile both internally and externally.
25. Develop, optimise and own a portfolio and pipeline of fee-earning work and client relationships, leading by example and structuring delivery of the wider portfolio and pipeline of fee-earning work across your direct and wider virtual team.

Qualifications & Experience

1. A degree in Environmental Science, Acoustics, Air Quality, Maths, Physics or a related discipline. A post graduate qualification is preferred.
2. Membership of an appropriate professional body, preferably with Fellow status
3. Extensive experience in environmental consultancy with a track record of successfully managing a diversity of projects across a number of sectors.
4. A positive reputation in the sector with a wide client base and excellent interpersonal, business development and communication skills
5. Expert witness and conference presentation experience
6. Knowledge of noise modelling software such as Cadna, INSUL and ODEON.
7. Knowledge of air quality modelling software such as ADMS and AERMOD.
8. Knowledge of lighting modelling software such as DIALux, as well as Daylight/Sunlight modelling software such as Waldrum Tools extension for AutoCAD.
9. Extensive knowledge of noise, air quality, odour and lighting monitoring.
10. International experience would be desirable.
11. Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
12. Strong project management skills including budgets, resource allocation and risk management.
13. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders.

Our team is spread throughout the UK with a flexible approach to location, but you will need to be able to work in the office as required by business, client and team needs. The NALO team are primarily based in our Leicester, Manchester, Leeds and London offices.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Our Way of Working

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. This often requires colleagues to be together- in offices or on site – to ensure the best outcomes. However, when possible, we also advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work. There is no 'one approach fits all' – each team manages their own way of working, we trust our employees and focus on outputs not inputs. Meeting up with colleague and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face-to-face meetings, appraisals and development.

Inclusion

At Tetra Tech, we want everyone to feel like they truly belong. Our goal is to create a workplace where every person is valued and respected for who they are. Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech. Opportunities and success should only be determined by attitude, capability and collaborative spirit. Be yourself, without apology.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting www.tetratecheurope.com/careers.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.