Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
30/10/2026
Closing date
20/11/2026
Principal Air Quality Consultant
Bristol | £50,000 - £65,000
My client is looking for a Principal Air Quality Consultant - or an ambitious Senior Air Quality Consultant ready for promotion - who wants to make a bigger contribution than simply delivering projects.
Bristol is your base. Helping shape the future of the southern team is part of the opportunity. You'll lead technically challenging work across land development and infrastructure, build strong client relationships and have a genuine say in how projects are delivered and the business develops.
This Principal Air Quality Consultant role combines technical responsibility with the chance to influence people, projects and commercial growth. You will work across a varied mix of air quality and climate-related assessments, from construction dust through to complex odour assessments and large-scale road emissions modelling.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
* Flexible working arrangements
* Birthday leave and additional annual leave with length of service
* Sabbatical opportunities and cycle to work scheme
* Fully funded quarterly team social events
* Employee referral scheme
Duties of a Principal Air Quality Consultant:
* Lead air quality, greenhouse gas, climate change, odour and dust assessments
* Undertake ADMS dispersion modelling for road traffic and odour emissions
* Manage projects from proposal through to delivery, maintaining technical quality throughout
* Mentor junior consultants and support project resourcing
* Develop client relationships, contribute to business development and help secure new work
Requirements:
* At least five years' experience in UK air quality consultancy; other experience levels may be considered
* Strong ADMS modelling experience, particularly vehicle exhaust emissions
* Experience delivering air quality, greenhouse gas, odour and dust assessments
* Strong analytical, technical and report-writing skills
* Confidence managing projects and engaging with clients
* IAQM, ISEP or similar membership, or working towards it
* Full UK driving licence
For a Principal Air Quality Consultant who wants their expertise to carry real weight, this is an opportunity to help shape complex projects and contribute to the development of the southern team from Bristol.
Interested in this exciting role? Contact Sam Rees at Penguin Recruitment to find out more!