Air Quality Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK-based Environmental Consultancy is seeking an Air Quality Consultant in Oxford. This role involves conducting assessments on air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, preparing reports, and contributing to project management within a collaborative team. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid flexibility, and various benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible time-off-in-lieu (TOIL)

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in air quality or greenhouse gas emissions consultancy.
• Strong familiarity with UK air quality and GHG legislation.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage technical assessments related to air quality and GHG emissions.
• Prepare high-quality reports for planning and permitting.
• Interpret emissions data and apply relevant UK and EU legislation.

Skills

Technical skills

Written communication

Education

BSc in Environmental Science

BSc in Atmospheric Science

BSc in Chemistry

BSc in Geography

Tools

ADMS

EMEP/EEA

DEFRA tools

Job description

Air Quality Consultant – Oxford – £32,000 to £42,000 + TOIL + Bonus + Benefits

A growing UK-based Environmental Consultancy is seeking an Air Quality Consultant with 2-5 years’ experience to join its expanding team in either Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional to develop their career working on greenhouse gas and emissions-related projects within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

Essential Criteria:

• A BSc (minimum) in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Geography, or a related discipline.

• 2-5 years’ experience in a consultancy role involving air quality or greenhouse gas emissions.

• Strong technical skills and familiarity with UK air quality and GHG legislation.

• Excellent written communication skills for technical report writing.

• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of emissions modelling and assessment tools (e.g., ADMS, EMEP/EEA, DEFRA tools).

• Experience with air quality and carbon reporting for planning or industry.

• Familiarity with greenhouse gas inventories or climate assessments.

• Experience working with local authorities or private developers.

The Role:
This desk-based consultancy role focuses on air quality, emissions, and greenhouse gas assessments for a range of planning, infrastructure, and development projects. You will contribute to modelling, reporting, and project management, working within a fast-growing and collaborative team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and managing technical assessments related to air quality and GHG emissions.

• Preparing high-quality reports for planning and permitting.

• Interpreting emissions data and applying relevant UK and EU legislation.

• Working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects to deadlines.

• Contributing to internal knowledge-sharing and project innovation.

This is a full-time role based in Oxford, offering hybrid flexibility. The package includes a competitive salary, company pension, annual bonus scheme, and a flexible time-off-in-lieu (TOIL) policy in place of paid overtime-perfect for maintaining work-life balance in busy periods.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Environmental or Air Quality Consultancy, please do not hesitate to contact Aidan Morgan at [e-mail] or call 01792 362017.

We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.