Technical Director - Air Quality

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking a Technical Director in Manchester to lead and grow their UK Air Quality team. This role requires 10+ years of experience in a relevant field and in-depth knowledge of UK air quality regulations. The successful candidate will lead projects, oversee data collection, and support business development. This is an excellent opportunity for established technical leaders to shape a specialist team in a globally recognized consultancy.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits

Reimbursement of professional memberships

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in air quality or environmental consultancy.
• Professional memberships (e.g., IES, IAQM) preferred.
• Postgraduate qualification (Masters/PhD) in a relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of UK-based air quality projects.
• Supervise data collection, modelling, and reporting.
• Act as a technical liaison between project teams and clients.

Skills

In-depth understanding of UK air quality regulations

Expertise in dispersion modelling

Strong GIS skills (QGIS)

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline

Tools

ADMS-Roads

ADMS 6.0

MS Office

Analytical tools

Job description

Overview

Technical Director – Air Quality

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: £60,000 - £85,000

A leading international consultancy is seeking a Technical Director to lead and grow their UK Air Quality team, based in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience to take a pivotal leadership role in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who can inspire, develop, and motivate a high-performing team of air quality specialists, while also driving technical excellence and business growth. This role will involve working collaboratively across environmental and climatic disciplines to deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes on ambitious projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating technical aspects of UK-based air quality projects
• Supervising data collection, modelling, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Acting as a technical liaison between project teams, clients, and regulators
• Preparing Environmental Statement (ES) chapters, technical reports, and proposals
• Providing technical leadership to enhance capability and quality standards
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to global strategy
• Coaching and reviewing team members to ensure strong performance

Essential requirements

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline
• In-depth understanding of UK air quality regulations, planning frameworks, and guidance
• Expertise in dispersion modelling (e.g., ADMS-Roads, ADMS 6.0)
• Strong GIS skills (QGIS) and experience with analytical tools, ERP systems, and MS Office
• Professional memberships (e.g., IES, IAQM) with evidence of working at the highest professional level
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Desirable experience

• Postgraduate qualification (Masters/PhD) in a relevant field
• Knowledge of other dispersion modelling systems (AERMOD, CALPUFF, etc.)
• Basic programming skills (Visual Basic, C++, Python, Linux)

The package

• Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Reimbursement of professional memberships

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established technical leader to shape and grow a specialist team within a globally recognised consultancy.

How to apply

Please apply now or reach out to Charlotte Lavender at Aztrum for more information