Principal Air Quality Consultant - Industrial/Odour focus

Access Talent Group; Bristol, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant with a focus on industrial air quality and odour consultancy. The role involves delivering compliance and odour consultancy across various projects, managing them from start to finish while mentoring junior consultants. Candidates should possess a degree in environmental science or related fields and have extensive experience in the industry. This position is located in either Manchester or Bristol with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Quarterly company outings

Monthly performance incentives

Regular staff forums

No restrictions on promotion

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial air quality and odour consultancy.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from start to finish.
• Professional membership or chartership with a relevant body (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliance and odour consultancy across industrial projects.
• Take full ownership of projects from technical delivery to client interaction.
• Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative atmosphere.

Skills

Industrial air quality consultancy

Odour assessments

Project management

Technical expertise in compliance

Mentoring junior consultants

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in environmental science, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Principal Air Quality Consultant - Industrial/Odour focus

Principal Air Quality Consultant – Industrial & Odour Focus

Location: Manchester (Head Office) or Bristol

An established and respected Air Quality Consultancy with two offices in the UK is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant with significant experience in industrial air quality and odour-related work. The company is known for delivering expert solutions across a wide range of air quality challenges and fosters a supportive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. As a small, agile team, the business promotes professional development, open communication, and offers staff the opportunity to influence positive changes within the organisation.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in delivering compliance and odour consultancy across a variety of industrial projects. This includes full project ownership, from technical delivery to client interaction. The role will be primarily based at the Manchester Head Office, with a requirement for regular office presence to support junior team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative atmosphere. Consideration may also be given to candidates located in or near Bristol.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience in industrial air quality and odour consultancy
• Strong technical expertise in compliance, emissions, and odour assessments
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from start to finish
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior consultants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional membership or chartership with a relevant body (desirable)

The company offers a dynamic and inclusive culture with clear opportunities for progression. Benefits include quarterly company outings, monthly performance incentives, regular staff forums, and no restrictions on promotion. The leadership team actively encourages input from employees and supports continuous learning and cross-disciplinary training. This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to make a real impact while advancing professionally within a forward-thinking organisation.

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