Location
London
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
20/01/2026
Closing date
10/02/2026
Associate Air Quality - London
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Air Quality Consultant to rebuild and grow its in-house capability. With air quality and acoustics currently being outsourced, this is a rare opportunity for someone to take ownership, drive standards, and build a team from the ground up.
This hire will be central to bringing the Air Quality divison in-house, starting from London and expanding into a long-term service line.
This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial consultant who wants the backing of a larger company while having real influence over growth, direction, and delivery.
The Opportunity
Based from London, you will take the lead in developing the air quality capability and delivering high-quality technical work for a varied client portfolio. The role has genuine progression and the chance to build a team around you.
Projects include:
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Wind farms
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Planning and development projects
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Housing schemes
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Battery energy storage (BESS)
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Employment and industrial facilities
If you have strong experience in Air Quality you'll be supported to grow the function and shape how these services are delivered in London and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and deliver air quality projects from inception to completion
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Improve quality, consistency, and technical standards across delivery
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Reduce reliance on outsourced work by bringing capability in-house
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Support business development and client growth opportunities
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Help build and mentor a team as workload increases
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Be a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
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Proven in air quality consultancy
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Entrepreneurial and motivated by building something within a business
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Confident managing project delivery, client communication, and technical output
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Interested in long-term progression and creating a high-performing team
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Potentially an independent consultant ready to join a larger, more stable platform
What's On Offer
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Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)
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The chance to build and lead an internal Air Quality team
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London location
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Strong long-term progression and the opportunity to grow your own team
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Interesting workstream covering renewables, planning and infrastructure
The salary range for this role is £55,000 - £65,000, reflecting the importance of this hire and the scope to grow a key service line within the business.
Apply
If you're looking for a role in London where you can truly make your mark, build a team, and step into a leadership path - this is the opportunity.
Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment for further information.