Principal Air Quality Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is hiring a Principal Air Quality Consultant to manage diverse projects in London. The role involves leadership, client engagement, and technical assessments in both urban and infrastructure contexts. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of consultancy experience and proficiency in key modelling software. This position features a competitive salary of £50,000 – £65,000 and offers excellent career development opportunities with a flexible working model.

Benefits

Company pension

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

CPD funding

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in air quality consultancy or regulation.
• Proficiency with relevant modelling software.
• Chartered status or working towards accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex air quality consultancy projects.
• Provide technical oversight for modelling and environmental chapters.
• Manage client accounts and contribute to business development.

Skills

Implementation of air quality assessments

Technical oversight of dispersion modelling

Leadership and communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related subject

Tools

ADMS

AERMOD

IAQM/EPUK guidance

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Benefits

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its established team in London. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role, managing high-profile projects, supporting business development, and mentoring junior consultants, all within a flexible hybrid working model.

As a Principal Air Quality Consultant, you will deliver and oversee air quality impact assessments, dispersion modelling, and regulatory compliance work across sectors including infrastructure, transport, and urban development. You will work closely with clients, regulators, and local authorities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical reports and innovative solutions.

Benefits for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements with office base in London
• Company pension and private healthcare
• Annual bonus and CPD funding
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent career development opportunities

Duties for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:

• Leading the delivery of complex air quality consultancy projects
• Providing technical oversight for dispersion modelling and ES chapters
• Managing client accounts and contributing to business development
• Mentoring junior consultants and supporting their progression
• Building relationships with stakeholders, local authorities, and regulators
• Supporting the strategic growth of the London team

Skills and experience required for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant:

• 6+ years of experience in air quality consultancy or regulation
• Proficiency with ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related subject
• Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) or working towards accreditation desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and project 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.