Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: Remote – Open to candidates throughout the UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + Excellent Benefits
Ready to take a senior role in advancing air quality services across the UK?
We’re working with a reputable environmental consultancy to appoint a seasoned Principal Air Quality Consultant who will help expand and elevate their national air quality capability.
This is an outstanding chance for a commercially focused air quality expert to step into a high-level position, blending technical delivery with strategic leadership and business development in a supportive, progressive organisation.
The Role
In this senior position, you will oversee the delivery of complex air quality and dispersion modelling projects across the UK. You’ll provide high-level guidance on major assignments, strengthen client relationships, and play a key part in the team’s continued growth. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, regulators, and planning authorities to deliver authoritative, impactful technical solutions while helping develop and mentor a growing team of consultants.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate significant air quality and dispersion modelling projects
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Offer specialist technical expertise for EIAs and wider environmental assessments
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Build and maintain lasting client relationships and generate new business opportunities
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Produce high-quality proposals, bids, and commercial plans
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Mentor and develop junior and intermediate team members
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Work effectively with regulators, planning bodies, and multi-disciplinary project teams
About You
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At least 8 years’ experience in air quality consultancy or a similar regulatory field
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Strong technical skills with ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
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Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
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Confident leadership abilities and experience supporting and guiding teams
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Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Chemistry, or a related field
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Chartered status (CEnv / IAQM) is an advantage
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Excellent communication, organisation, and commercial awareness
What’s On Offer
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Fully remote role – work from anywhere in the UK
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Flexible working and a genuine commitment to work-life balance
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Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 (depending on experience)
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Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and performance-based bonus
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Ongoing professional development support and a clear route to Associate or Director level
If you’re an ambitious specialist eager to lead, motivate, and contribute to the growth of a national air quality service within a respected consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential chat, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment or apply today.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
