Principal Air Quality Leader — Shape a Growing Practice

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

additional loyalty days

holiday buy/sell

3x salary life assurance

paid professional membership

training and mentoring

wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

season-ticket loans

Cycle to Work

a flexible benefits portal

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant. This is a UK-wide, flexible-location permanent role with clear progression toward Associate level and the opportunity to influence the growth of the Air Quality service.

You will combine technical delivery with business development, mentoring staff, and building client relationships across major infrastructure and transport projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in air quality consultancy at senior levels.
• Proven track record delivering air quality assessments.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning and air quality requirements.
• Excellent client-facing skills.
• Interest in business development and growing a service.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and help grow a service line.

Responsibilities

• Balance technical delivery with client development and business growth.
• Lead and mentor team members across projects.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver air quality services.
• Drive service-line growth and contribute to strategic direction.

Skills

Air Quality consultancy experience

Delivery of air quality assessments

UK planning knowledge

Client-facing skills

Business development interest

Leadership potential

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant. This is a UK-wide, flexible-location permanent role with clear progression toward Associate level and the opportunity to influence the growth of the Air Quality service.

You will combine technical delivery with business development, mentoring staff, and building client relationships across major infrastructure and transport projects.