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 seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to oversee significant air quality and emissions projects in London. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid capacity, managing client relationships and providing technical direction to junior team members. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong leadership abilities. Competitive salary between £50,000 and £65,000, along with benefits such as private healthcare and annual leave, is offered in this role.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Funded professional development

25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience in air quality consultancy or a related regulatory environment.
• In-depth understanding of IAQM/EPUK guidance and relevant UK environmental legislation.
• Chartered status (CEnv or IAQM) is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary air quality and emissions modelling projects.
• Oversee technical outputs and thorough technical reviews.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Technical reviews

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or a related discipline

Tools

ADMS

AERMOD

Job description

Principal Air Quality Consultant

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Benefits

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for an experienced Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its London team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior specialist to take ownership of major projects, influence technical strategy, and support the continued growth of the air quality practice across London and the wider UK.

The Role

In this senior position, you will oversee the delivery of complex air quality and emissions modelling projects spanning infrastructure, urban development, transport, and energy.

Working in a hybrid capacity, you will split your time between the London office and remote working, helping to strengthen and expand the consultancy’s air quality services across the South East and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary air quality and emissions modelling projects.
• Oversee technical outputs, including dispersion modelling (ADMS, AERMOD) and thorough technical reviews.
• Produce and sign off Environmental Statement chapters and supporting technical documentation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; support business development and the preparation of proposals.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior team members.
• Represent the consultancy in meetings with clients, regulators, and planning authorities.

About You

• At least 6 years’ experience in air quality consultancy or a related regulatory environment.
• In-depth understanding of IAQM/EPUK guidance and relevant UK environmental legislation.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (CEnv or IAQM) is desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Salary range of £50,000 – £65,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working with a London office base.
• Private healthcare, pension scheme, and annual bonus.
• Funded professional development and a clear pathway to Associate level.
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive consultancy, lead significant air quality projects, and help shape the future direction of the team in London and beyond.

To discuss this role or apply, please contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.
Further Air Quality vacancies are available on our website.

Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role.