Technical Director- Air Quality

Penguin Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global environmental consultancy seeks a Technical Director in Air Quality based in Brighton. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, leading air quality services while guiding a national team. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for international collaboration.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension

International collaboration opportunities

Long-term progression

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in air quality consultancy or regulation.
• Expertise in ADMS, LAQM, EPUK/IAQM guidance, and relevant UK policy.
• Chartered status with IAQM/IES or working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale assessments across planning, transport, and infrastructure.
• Manage modelling outputs and engage with major clients and regulators.
• Contribute to national and international technical standards and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

GIS

Dispersion Modelling

Education

Chartered status with IAQM/IES

10+ years of experience in air quality consultancy or regulation

Tools

ADMS

LAQM

EPUK/IAQM guidance

Job description

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - AIR QUALITY - £70,000 to £85,000 + Benefits

A global environmental and climate engineering consultancy is looking for a TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - AIR QUALITY to lead and develop its UK air quality services in Brighton. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level specialist to guide strategy, grow technical delivery, and mentor a national team of consultants.

As a TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - AIR QUALITY, you will oversee large-scale assessments across planning, transport, and infrastructure. You will manage modelling outputs, engage with major clients and regulators, and contribute to national and international technical standards and innovation from the Brighton office.

We are seeking a TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - AIR QUALITY with:

10+ years of experience in air quality consultancy or regulation

Expertise in ADMS, LAQM, EPUK/IAQM guidance, and relevant UK policy

Strong understanding of GIS, dispersion modelling, and data analysis

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Chartered status with IAQM/IES or actively working toward it

A full UK driving licence (preferred)

This London-based role offers a £70,000 to £85,000 salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, pension, international collaboration opportunities, and long-term progression.

Apply now if you're an ambitious and technically strong TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - AIR QUALITY ready to take on a visible leadership position within a global consultancy.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Air Quality, contact Abi King at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

We have many more TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - AIR QUALITY roles on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Job Info

Job Title:

Technical Director- Air Quality

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Brighton, East Sussex

Posted:

Jul 7th 2025

Closes:

Aug 7th 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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