Principal Air Quality Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to deliver complex projects and mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include managing consultancy projects, leading technical assessments, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of consultancy experience, a degree in a related field, and excellent communication skills. This permanent role offers competitive salary, healthcare, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

CPD funding

25+ days annual leave

Flexible working options

Pathway to Associate or Director level

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in air quality consultancy or regulation.
• Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) or working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and managing air quality consultancy projects across multiple sectors.
• Leading dispersion modelling and technical assessments.
• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports.
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to bids, proposals, and business development initiatives.

Skills

Air quality consultancy experience

Knowledge of ADMS

Knowledge of AERMOD

Knowledge of IAQM/EPUK guidance

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Geography

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + Benefits

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for a Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its growing London office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to take on a leadership position, delivering complex air quality projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff.

Role responsibilities

• Delivering and managing air quality consultancy projects across multiple sectors
• Leading dispersion modelling and technical assessments
• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to bids, proposals, and business development initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• Bonus scheme and CPD funding
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Clear pathway to Associate or Director level

Skills and experience

• 6+ years’ experience in air quality consultancy or regulation
• Strong knowledge of ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related discipline
• Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) or working toward it
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational 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.