Senior/ Principle Air Quality Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior or Principal Air Quality Consultant to lead projects and mentor junior staff. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in air quality legislation and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Long-term Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK air quality legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience with dispersion modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading air quality impact and compliance assessments.
• Overseeing data analysis, modelling, and technical report preparation.
• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to team growth.

Skills

Project Management

Client Liaison

Dispersion Modelling

Air Quality Legislation

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Engineering

Tools

ADMS

AERMOD

Job description

Senior / Principal Air Quality Consultant – Manchester – £50,000 to £65,000 + Benefits

A specialist UK-based Environmental and Engineering Consultancy is looking to recruit a Senior or Principal Air Quality Consultant to join their well-established team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to lead compliance-based air quality projects, support client delivery, and mentor junior staff within a growing consultancy.

Essential Criteria:

• 5+ years’ experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory roles.

• Strong knowledge of UK air quality legislation and compliance frameworks.

• Demonstrable experience with dispersion modelling tools (e.g., ADMS, AERMOD).

• Excellent project management, reporting, and client liaison skills.

• A full UK driving licence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field (engineering background preferred).

• Experience delivering air quality assessments for permitting, planning, or infrastructure projects.

• Ability to support business development and mentor junior team members.

• Chartered or working toward chartership (IAQM/IES).

The Role:
As a Senior or Principal Consultant, you will take a lead role in the delivery of technically robust air quality and emissions assessments. This includes supporting regulatory compliance, dispersion modelling, reporting, and managing relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading air quality impact and compliance assessments.

• Overseeing data analysis, modelling, and technical report preparation.

• Managing projects across various sectors including industrial, energy, and development.

• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to team growth.

• Supporting client engagement and business development initiatives.

This is a Manchester-based, full-time role, offering a competitive salary (£50,000 to £65,000), pension scheme, private medical cover, and long-term progression opportunities within an expanding environmental team.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Air Quality or Environmental Consultancy, please do not hesitate to contact Aidan Morgan at [e-mail] or call 01792 362017.

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.