Air Quality Team Leader

Penguin Recruitment; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Air Quality Team Leader. You will manage project delivery, mentor junior consultants, and lead compliance projects related to industrial emissions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in air quality consultancy, necessary qualifications, and proven leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

CPD funding

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or stack testing.
• Proven leadership and client management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee projects ensuring technical excellence.
• Lead a team of consultants and technicians.
• Prepare and review technical reports.

Skills

Air quality consultancy

Stack testing

Client management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related subject

MCERTS Level 2 qualification (TE1 or TE2)

Job description

Overview

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

• Take a hands-on role in delivering and overseeing projects, ensuring technical excellence, and maintaining client relationships.
• Lead a team of consultants and technicians in Birmingham.
• Manage stack emissions monitoring and compliance testing projects.
• Oversee MCERTS monitoring in line with TE1/TE2 requirements.
• Prepare, review, and sign off technical reports.
• Build and maintain client relationships across multiple sectors.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

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.

Additional Information

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

How to Apply

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.