Principal Air Quality Consultant

Aztrum; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Membership reimbursements

Job summary

Aztrum is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to lead the UK Air Quality team from Luton. You will drive technical excellence in dispersion modelling, data interpretation and reporting, while shaping strategic development and client engagement.

The role requires a degree in a relevant science or engineering field, strong leadership, and membership in IAQM/IES, with advanced GIS skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• In-depth understanding of UK air quality regulations, planning frameworks and guidance.
• Expertise in dispersion modelling (ADMS-Roads, ADMS 6.0).
• Strong GIS skills (QGIS) and experience with analytical tools, ERP systems, and MS Office.
• Professional memberships (IES, IAQM) with evidence of working at the highest professional level.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating technical aspects of UK-based air quality projects.
• Supervising data collection, modelling, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Acting as a technical liaison between project teams, clients and regulators.
• Preparing Environmental Statement (ES) chapters, technical reports and proposals.
• Providing technical leadership to enhance capability and quality standards.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to global strategy.
• Coaching and reviewing team members to ensure strong performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Postgraduate qualification (desirable)

Tools

ADMS-Roads

ADMS 6.0

QGIS

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Principal Air Quality Consultant

Location: Luton, UK

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

A leading international consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to assist in leading their UK Air Quality team, based in Luton. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to take a pivotal leadership role in a forward‑thinking, values‑driven organisation.

This role will involve working collaboratively across environmental and climatic disciplines to deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes on ambitious projects.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating technical aspects of UK-based air quality projects
• Supervising data collection, modelling, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Acting as a technical liaison between project teams, clients, and regulators
• Preparing Environmental Statement (ES) chapters, technical reports, and proposals
• Providing technical leadership to enhance capability and quality standards
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to global strategy
• Coaching and reviewing team members to ensure strong performance

Essential requirements

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline
• In-depth understanding of UK air quality regulations, planning frameworks, and guidance
• Expertise in dispersion modelling (e.g., ADMS-Roads, ADMS 6.0)
• Strong GIS skills (QGIS) and experience with analytical tools, ERP systems, and MS Office
• Professional memberships (e.g., IES, IAQM) with evidence of working at the highest professional level
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Desirable experience

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Environmental Science
• Knowledge of other dispersion modelling systems (AERMOD, CALPUFF, etc.)
• Basic programming skills (Visual Basic, C++, Python, Linux)

Package

• Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Reimbursement of professional memberships

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Principal Air Quality Consultant to join a specialist team within a globally recognised consultancy.