Air Quality Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing environmental consultancy in Brighton seeks an enthusiastic Air Quality Consultant. Ideal for early-career professionals with 1-2 years of experience in air quality or environmental consultancy. You'll conduct assessments for various projects and develop your skills in a collaborative environment, with benefits including professional development and a clear progression route.

Benefits

Professional development and CPD funding

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension and private healthcare

Flexible working options

Clear route for progression

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in air quality or environmental consultancy.
• Familiarity with IAQM/EPUK guidance and modelling tools.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting air quality and emissions assessments for planning and compliance.
• Using dispersion modelling software such as ADMS or AERMOD.
• Preparing clear and detailed technical reports.
• Undertaking air quality monitoring and data analysis.
• Supporting senior consultants with client communications and project delivery.

Skills

Air quality assessments

Emissions monitoring

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Geography

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

ADMS

AERMOD

Job description

Job Title: Air Quality Consultant

Location: Brighton

Salary: £30,000 + Benefits

A growing environmental consultancy is seeking a passionate Air Quality Consultant to join their Brighton-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with 1-2 years of experience in air quality, emissions, or environmental compliance to build their expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

As an Air Quality Consultant, you'll play an active role in delivering assessments for infrastructure, transport, and urban development projects, working closely with senior consultants to develop your technical and project management skills.

Benefits for the role of Air Quality Consultant include:

• £30,000 starting salary (DOE)
• Full-time, permanent position
• Professional development and CPD funding
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension, private healthcare, and flexible working options
• Clear route for progression within a growing team

Duties for the role of Air Quality Consultant include:

• Conducting air quality and emissions assessments for planning and compliance
• Using dispersion modelling software such as ADMS or AERMOD
• Preparing clear and detailed technical reports
• Undertaking air quality monitoring and data analysis
• Supporting senior consultants with client communications and project delivery

Requirements:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Chemistry or a related discipline
• 1-2 years of experience in air quality or environmental consultancy
• Familiarity with IAQM/EPUK guidance and modelling tools
• Strong report writing and analytical skills
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

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.