Principal Air Quality Consultant

Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits

A market-leading environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant to strengthen its London team. This is a senior, client-facing role offering the chance to lead flagship projects, shape technical strategy and develop people - all within a flexible hybrid working culture.

The Role

You will lead the scoping and delivery of complex air quality assessments across transport, infrastructure and urban development. The role combines hands-on technical leadership (modelling, reporting and compliance) with team management, client engagement and input to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage multi-disciplinary air quality projects end-to-end

Provide technical direction on dispersion modelling (ADMS/AERMOD) and EIA chapters

Own key client relationships and support business development activity

Coach, mentor and develop junior consultants

Liaise with regulators, local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals

Contribute to service development and strategic growth in London

About You

6+ years' experience in air quality consulting or regulatory practice

Strong working knowledge of ADMS, AERMOD and IAQM/EPUK guidance

Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography or similar

Chartered (CEnv/IAQM) or on chartership pathway (desirable)

Proven leadership, client management and project delivery skills

Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

£50,000 - £65,000 DOE + annual bonus

Hybrid working with central London office hub

Pension, private medical, 25+ days holiday + bank holidays

Funded CPD and clear progression pathway

If you want to lead meaningful environmental work and accelerate your career, we'd like to hear from you.

To apply or discuss in confidence, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.
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