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Principal Air Quality Consultant New

Job reference

130616_1760364394

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£50000 - £65000 per annum

Location

London

Industry sector

Environment

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

13/10/2025

Closing date

03/11/2025

Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its growing London team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a senior technical and strategic role, managing large-scale air quality projects and supporting the continued expansion of the consultancy's UK operations.

As a Principal Air Quality Consultant, you will lead the delivery of complex assessments, provide expert guidance to clients, and mentor junior colleagues within a supportive, collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape the direction of major projects in sectors such as infrastructure, urban development, transport, and energy while maintaining a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:

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Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

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Hybrid working arrangements with London office base

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Private healthcare and company pension scheme

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Annual bonus and CPD funding

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25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

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Clear progression pathway to Associate level

Duties for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:

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Leading delivery of air quality consultancy and emissions modelling projects

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Managing client relationships and contributing to business development

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Overseeing dispersion modelling (ADMS, AERMOD) and technical reviews

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Producing and signing off Environmental Statement chapters and reports

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Supporting mentoring and development of junior team members

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Representing the consultancy at meetings with clients, regulators, and planning authorities

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

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6+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulation

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Strong knowledge of IAQM/EPUK guidance and relevant regulatory frameworks

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Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related field

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Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) desirable

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Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

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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.