Air Quality Team Leader

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Air Quality Team Leader to manage project delivery and mentor junior consultants. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in stack testing and emissions monitoring, as well as MCERTS Level 2 certification. This permanent role offers competitive salary, benefits, and career progression opportunities, including hybrid and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

CPD funding

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in air quality consultancy or stack testing.
• MCERTS Level 2 qualification (TE1 or TE2 essential).
• Strong knowledge of industrial emissions monitoring and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leadership and client management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of consultants and technicians.
• Managing stack emissions monitoring and compliance testing projects.
• Overseeing MCERTS monitoring in line with TE1/TE2 requirements.
• Preparing, reviewing, and signing off technical reports.
• Building and maintaining client relationships across multiple sectors.
• Mentoring junior staff and supporting professional development.

Skills

Air quality consultancy experience

Stack testing

Client management

Leadership

Environmental monitoring knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related subject

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Air Quality Team Leader
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits

A market-leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Air Quality Team Leader to head up its expanding team in Birmingham. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced air quality professional to manage project delivery, mentor junior consultants, and drive business growth while working on high-profile industrial emissions, stack testing, and regulatory compliance projects.

Responsibilities

As an Air Quality Team Leader, you will take a hands-on role in delivering and overseeing projects, ensuring technical excellence, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates with MCERTS Level 2 (TE1 or TE2) are strongly preferred, with proven experience in stack emissions monitoring, compliance testing, and team management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience

• Pension scheme and private healthcare

• Annual bonus and CPD funding

• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Clear career progression to Principal Consultant or Associate Director

Duties

• Leading a team of consultants and technicians in Birmingham

• Managing stack emissions monitoring and compliance testing projects

• Overseeing MCERTS monitoring in line with TE1/TE2 requirements

• Preparing, reviewing, and signing off technical reports

• Building and maintaining client relationships across multiple sectors

• Mentoring junior staff and supporting professional development

Skills and experience

• 5+ years’ experience in air quality consultancy or stack testing

• MCERTS Level 2 qualification (TE1 or TE2 essential)

• Strong knowledge of industrial emissions monitoring and regulatory frameworks

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related subject

• Proven leadership and client management skills

• Full UK driving licence

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Air Quality, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. There are 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.