Principal Air Quality Consultant in Brighton)

Penguin Recruitment; Brighton; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for a Principal Air Quality Consultant to lead EIA air quality assessments remotely across the UK. The role requires over 6 years of consultancy experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in ADMS and AERMOD. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, and progression opportunities to Associate level.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully remote working

Pension and private healthcare

Annual bonus

CPD support

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory practice.
• Proven experience delivering air quality chapters for EIAs and planning submissions.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of EIA air quality assessments and technical reports.
• Managing dispersion modelling and air quality impact assessments.
• Engaging with clients, developers, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Air quality consultancy

EIA experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

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

Tools

ADMS

AERMOD

Job description

Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant

Location: Remote - UK Wide

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its UK-wide team on a remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled professional with extensive air quality and EIA experience to lead major projects, support business development, and provide technical direction across a diverse portfolio of high-profile environmental schemes.

As a Principal Air Quality Consultant, you will oversee the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) documentation, manage dispersion modelling and compliance projects, and liaise directly with planning authorities and clients. You'll play a key leadership role, guiding project teams and ensuring technical excellence across all deliverables.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Fully remote working across the UK with travel to client sites as required
• Pension and private healthcare scheme
• Annual bonus and CPD support
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent progression route to Associate level

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of EIA air quality assessments and technical reports
• Managing dispersion modelling (ADMS, AERMOD) and air quality impact assessments
• Overseeing quality assurance and peer review of technical documentation
• Supporting business development and proposal preparation
• Mentoring and training junior consultants across remote teams
• Engaging with clients, developers, and regulatory bodies across the UK

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory practice
• Proven experience delivering air quality chapters for EIAs and planning submissions
• Proficiency with ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related field
• Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) desirable
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership 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.