Principal Air Quality Consultant in Bristol)

OverviewPrincipal Air Quality Consultant - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is partnering with a leading environmental consultancy to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant to its high-performing team in Bristol. This is a senior opportunity to lead complex projects across infrastructure, transport, urban development and industry, shaping healthier, more sustainable environments while mentoring a growing team.

The RoleBased in Bristol, you''ll own the technical and commercial delivery of major air quality commissions - scoping, directing and reviewing impact assessments and dispersion modelling (ADMS / AERMOD), setting methodologies, and ensuring outputs meet regulatory and client standards. You''ll act as a trusted advisor to developers, planners and local authorities, and will help drive frameworks, bids and strategic client relationships.

Lead and sign off air quality assessments, ES/EIA chapters and planning/permit submissions.

Set modelling strategies, assure quality, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Grow client accounts: bid writing, fee proposals, frameworks and thought leadership.

Line-manage, mentor and develop consultants; coordinate resourcing and training.

Oversee monitoring campaigns, data QA/QC and evidence for inquiries/examinations.

Track and interpret UK air quality policy, LAQM TG(22), IAQM/EPUK guidance and emerging best practice.

About You

7-10+ years'' experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory practice.

Advanced proficiency with ADMS/AERMOD/Breeze and robust understanding of uncertainty and verification.

Strong report writing and review skills; confident presenting to clients and stakeholders.

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

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

Commercial acumen: pricing, programmes, risk management and client development.

The Offer

Competitive salary and annual bonus, plus private healthcare and pension.

Flexible/hybrid working with excellent support from national subject-matter experts.

Funded CPD, professional memberships and clear progression to Associate/Technical Director.

A modern, centrally located Bristol office.

Ready to step up and lead as a Principal Air Quality Consultant in Bristol?

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