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Principal Air Quality Consultant

Bristol
money-bag £35000 - £40000/annum
Posted 3 days ago

Principal Air Quality Consultant - Bristol



Location: Bristol Package: Competitive + Benefits

Overview
Penguin Recruitment is working with a leading environmental consultancy to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant to its high-performing Bristol team. This senior post will see you leading complex commissions across infrastructure, transport, urban development and industry, shaping healthier, more sustainable places while mentoring a growing group of consultants.



What you''ll do

  • Own project delivery: scope, direct and review major air quality assessments and dispersion modelling (ADMS / AERMOD), define methodologies, and ensure outputs meet regulatory and client requirements.

  • Be a trusted advisor: provide strategic technical input to developers, planners and local authorities; contribute to frameworks, bids and long-term client relationships.

  • Set the bar on quality: assure modelling strategies, troubleshoot complex issues, and sign off deliverables including ES/EIA chapters and planning/permit submissions.

  • Lead people and resources: line-manage, mentor and develop the team; coordinate resourcing and training.

  • Deliver robust evidence: oversee monitoring campaigns, QA/QC of datasets, and provide defensible inputs for inquiries and examinations.

  • Stay ahead of policy: track and interpret UK air quality policy, LAQM TG(22) and IAQM/EPUK guidance, embedding emerging best practice.



About you

  • 7-10+ years'' experience in air quality consultancy or regulation.

  • Advanced proficiency with ADMS / AERMOD / Breeze, including uncertainty, verification and model evaluation.

  • Exceptional report writing and review skills; confident communicator with clients and stakeholders.

  • Degree in Environmental/Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.

  • Chartered (CEnv/MIEnvSc/IAQM) or working toward - strongly preferred.

  • Commercially astute: pricing, programmes, risk management and client development.



What''s on offer

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus, private healthcare and pension.

  • Flexible/hybrid working and access to national subject-matter experts.

  • Funded CPD, professional memberships, and a clear route to Associate/Technical Director.

  • Modern, centrally located Bristol office.

Ready to step up and lead as a Principal Air Quality Consultant in Bristol?
Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment to apply.











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