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Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: Fully Remote (UK-wide)
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + Excellent Benefits
A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to enhance and expand its national air quality capability. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned, commercially focused professional to step into a senior role that combines technical leadership, strategic direction, and client growth.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering complex air quality and dispersion modelling projects, collaborating with clients and regulators, and helping to shape the long-term vision for the team. This is a position with real influence in an organisation that champions innovation, teamwork, and ongoing development.
The Role
As a senior member of the team, you'll oversee significant air quality projects across the UK, ensuring high-quality outputs while fostering strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. You'll support the growth of the team, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to the consultancy's continued success within the air quality market.
Key Responsibilities
Lead delivery of major air quality and dispersion modelling projects
Provide expert technical input to EIAs and wider environmental assessments
Maintain and grow client relationships; identify and pursue new business opportunities
Prepare tenders, proposals, and strategic business plans
Mentor and support junior and mid-level consultants
Work closely with regulators, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams
About You
At least 8 years' experience in air quality consultancy or a related regulatory discipline
Strong technical knowledge of ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
Demonstrated success in business development and client management
Confident leadership skills with experience supporting or managing teams
Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Chemistry, or similar
Chartered status (CEnv / IAQM) advantageous
Excellent communication, organisation, and commercial acumen
What's on Offer
Fully remote position - work from anywhere in the UK
Flexible working and a strong commitment to work-life balance
Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 DOE
Private medical insurance, pension scheme and performance-related bonus
Clear career progression pathways with ongoing professional development
If you're an ambitious air quality specialist looking to lead, inspire and contribute to the growth of a national team, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment, or apply directly.
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