Principal Air Quality Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking a highly skilled Principal Air Quality Consultant with 8-10 years of experience. The role involves leading air quality projects, mentoring junior staff, and preparing technical reports. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 plus benefits including a performance bonus, pension, and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Annual company performance bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing allowance

Reimbursement of professional subscriptions

Hybrid working with one day remote

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in air quality consulting.
• Membership of IAQM/IES is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead air quality projects across various sectors.
• Supervise data collection and analysis.
• Prepare detailed technical reports.
• Mentor junior colleagues.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of UK air quality frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in ADMS-Roads

Proficiency in GIS tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or engineering discipline

Tools

ADMS 6.0

GIS Software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: London
Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 + Benefits

A leading consultancy is looking for a highly skilled Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its expanding team in London. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional with 8-10 years' experience to take on a senior technical role, delivering large-scale projects while mentoring and developing a team of dedicated air quality professionals.

Responsibilities

• Leading air quality projects across infrastructure, planning, and development sectors
• Supervising data collection, modelling, analysis, and interpretation
• Preparing detailed technical reports and environmental statements
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues
• Supporting business development and contributing to strategic initiatives

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental or engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of UK air quality frameworks and guidance
• Proficiency in ADMS-Roads, ADMS 6.0 and GIS tools
• Membership of IAQM/IES and chartered status desirable
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

Company Benefits

• Salary of 50,000 - 65,000 depending on experience
• Annual company performance bonus
• Company pension and private medical insurance
• Life assurance and wellbeing allowance
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions
• Hybrid working with one day a week remote

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.