Principal Air Quality Consultant in London)

Penguin Recruitment; 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 manage projects and mentor junior staff in a hybrid working setup in London. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. The package includes a competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

CPD funding

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in air quality consultancy or regulation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard modelling tools.
• Strong leadership and client management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex air quality consultancy projects.
• Provide technical oversight for modelling.
• Manage client accounts and business development.
• Mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Air quality consultancy

ADMS proficiency

AERMOD proficiency

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its established team in London. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role, managing high-profile projects, supporting business development, and mentoring junior consultants, all within a flexible hybrid working model.

As a Principal Air Quality Consultant, you will deliver and oversee air quality impact assessments, dispersion modelling, and regulatory compliance work across sectors including infrastructure, transport, and urban development. You will work closely with clients, regulators, and local authorities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical reports and innovative solutions.

Benefits for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements with office base in London
• Company pension and private healthcare
• Annual bonus and CPD funding
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of complex air quality consultancy projects
• Providing technical oversight for dispersion modelling and ES chapters
• Managing client accounts and contributing to business development
• Mentoring junior consultants and supporting their progression
• Building relationships with stakeholders, local authorities, and regulators
• Supporting the strategic growth of the London team

Qualifications and Skills

• 6+ years of experience in air quality consultancy or regulation
• Proficiency with ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related subject
• Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) or working towards accreditation desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Full UK driving licence

How to apply

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.