Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Benefits
A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to join their expanding London team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to lead high-profile projects, support business development, and guide a growing team within a flexible hybrid working environment.
As a Principal Air Quality Consultant, you’ll take ownership of major air quality and EIA projects across transport, infrastructure, and urban development. You’ll act as a technical lead, ensuring quality and compliance, while mentoring junior consultants and helping shape future growth in the London region.
Benefits for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:
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£50,000 – £65,000 + annual bonus
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Hybrid working from a central London office
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25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
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Pension, private healthcare, and CPD funding
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Clear career progression to Associate level
Duties for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:
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Leading and delivering air quality and dispersion modelling projects
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Preparing EIA air quality chapters and compliance reports
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Managing key client relationships and business development activity
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Providing technical leadership and quality assurance
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Mentoring and developing junior consultants
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Liaising with regulators and local authorities
Requirements:
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6+ years of experience in air quality consultancy or regulation
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Strong experience with ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
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Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related field
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Chartered or working towards (CEnv/IAQM preferred)
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Proven client and project management skills
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Full UK driving licence
If this role is of interest, or you’re seeking other opportunities in Air Quality or Environmental Consultancy, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
