Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/02/2026
Closing date
26/02/2026
Associate Air Quality Consultant
Manchester | Competitive Salary + Profit Share
Penguin Recruitment is working with an employee-owned environmental consultancy seeking a senior Associate Air Quality Consultant to strengthen its Manchester team.
This is a high-impact leadership role suited to an experienced consultant who wants meaningful input into projects, people development, and long-term regional strategy.
You'll join a progressive consultancy delivering technically challenging work across planning, transport, odour, and indoor air quality, with the freedom to influence both project delivery and business growth.
The role
As a senior Associate in Manchester, you'll balance technical leadership with team and client responsibility. Key duties include:
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Managing complex air quality projects across diverse sectors
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Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
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Supporting client relationships and expanding regional presence
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Coaching and developing junior consultants
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Contributing to company strategy within an employee-owned model
About you
You will have:
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12+ years' experience in air quality consultancy
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Strong expertise in assessments and modelling
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Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience
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Confidence in client management and stakeholder engagement
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Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach
Why join?
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Competitive, experience-based salary
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Employee ownership profit share after two years
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Real influence over company direction
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Senior leadership position with clear progression
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Supportive culture with strong work-life balanceTo apply or find out more about this role, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.