Overview
Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: Remote - UK Wide
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its UK-wide team on a remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled professional with extensive air quality and EIA experience to lead major projects, support business development, and provide technical direction across a diverse portfolio of high-profile environmental schemes.
Responsibilities
* Oversee preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) documentation and manage dispersion modelling and compliance projects.
* Liaise directly with planning authorities and clients, guiding project teams and ensuring technical excellence across all deliverables.
* Lead delivery of EIA air quality assessments and technical reports.
* Manage dispersion modelling (ADMS, AERMOD) and air quality impact assessments.
* Oversee quality assurance and peer review of technical documentation.
* Support business development and proposal preparation.
* Mentor and train junior consultants across remote teams.
* Engage with clients, developers, and regulatory bodies across the UK.
Qualifications
* 6+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory practice.
* Proven experience delivering air quality chapters for EIAs and planning submissions.
* Proficiency with ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance.
* Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related field.
* Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) desirable.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
* Fully remote working across the UK with travel to client sites as required.
* Pension and private healthcare scheme.
* Annual bonus and CPD support.
* 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Excellent progression route to Associate level.
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.
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