Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
29/09/2025
Closing date
20/10/2025
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
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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.
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Be a trusted advisor: provide strategic technical input to developers, planners and local authorities; contribute to frameworks, bids and long-term client relationships.
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Set the bar on quality: assure modelling strategies, troubleshoot complex issues, and sign off deliverables including ES/EIA chapters and planning/permit submissions.
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Lead people and resources: line-manage, mentor and develop the team; coordinate resourcing and training.
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Deliver robust evidence: oversee monitoring campaigns, QA/QC of datasets, and provide defensible inputs for inquiries and examinations.
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Stay ahead of policy: track and interpret UK air quality policy, LAQM TG(22) and IAQM/EPUK guidance, embedding emerging best practice.
About you
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7-10+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulation.
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Advanced proficiency with ADMS / AERMOD / Breeze, including uncertainty, verification and model evaluation.
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Exceptional report writing and review skills; confident communicator with clients and stakeholders.
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Degree in Environmental/Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.
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Chartered (CEnv/MIEnvSc/IAQM) or working toward - strongly preferred.
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Commercially astute: pricing, programmes, risk management and client development.
What's on offer
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Competitive salary + annual bonus, private healthcare and pension.
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Flexible/hybrid working and access to national subject-matter experts.
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Funded CPD, professional memberships, and a clear route to Associate/Technical Director.
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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.