Principal Air Quality Consultant

Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: London
Salary: -55,000 - -70,000 + Benefits

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for a Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its growing London office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to take on a leadership position, delivering complex air quality projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff.

As a Principal Air Quality Consultant, you will manage a wide portfolio of projects including dispersion modelling, air quality impact assessments, and LAQM reporting. You will work with clients across infrastructure, transport, and urban development sectors, while contributing to business development and the strategic growth of the London team.

Benefits for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:

• Competitive salary of -55,000 - -70,000

• Private healthcare and pension scheme

• Bonus scheme and CPD funding

• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Clear pathway to Associate or Director level

Duties for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:

• Delivering and managing air quality consultancy projects across multiple sectors

• Leading dispersion modelling and technical assessments

• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports

• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Contributing to bids, proposals, and business development initiatives

Skills and experience required for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant:

• 6+ years'' experience in air quality consultancy or regulation

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

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related discipline

• Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) or working toward it

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

• Full UK driving licence

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Air Quality, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. There are many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.