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Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: Remote - open to applicants anywhere in the UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + Excellent Benefits
A respected environmental consultancy is looking to bring on board a Principal Air Quality Consultant to strengthen and grow its national air quality offering. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded specialist to step into a senior role that blends technical delivery, strategic input, and business development.
You'll be a key figure in guiding complex air quality and dispersion modelling projects, working closely with clients and regulators, and shaping the future direction of the team. This position offers genuine influence within a supportive organisation that values innovation, collaboration and professional development.
The Opportunity
In this senior post, you will take responsibility for overseeing major air quality projects across the UK, ensuring technical quality while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You'll contribute to team growth, mentor junior colleagues, and help steer the consultancy's ongoing expansion in the air quality sector.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of large-scale air quality and dispersion modelling projects
Provide expert technical input to EIAs and broader environmental assessments
Nurture existing client relationships and identify new business opportunities
Prepare commercial proposals, tenders, and strategic plans
Support and mentor junior and mid-level consultants
Work collaboratively with regulators, planning authorities, and multidisciplinary teams
About You
Minimum of 8 years' experience in air quality consultancy or a related regulatory field
Strong knowledge of tools such as ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
A proven background in business development and client management
Confident leadership skills and experience supporting or managing teams
Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Chemistry, or a similar subject
Chartered status (CEnv / IAQM) beneficial
Excellent communication, organisation and commercial awareness
What You'll Get
Fully remote role with flexibility to work anywhere in the UK
Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance ethos
Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000, depending on experience
Private medical cover, pension scheme, and performance-related bonus
Ongoing professional development and clear pathways to Associate/Director level
If you're an ambitious air quality professional ready to lead, inspire and contribute to the development of a national technical team, we'd be keen to speak with you.
For a confidential discussion, reach out to Abi King at Penguin Recruitment, or apply directly.
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