Technical Director – Air Quality
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £60,000 - £85,000
A leading international consultancy is seeking a Technical Director to lead and grow their UK Air Quality team, based in Chelmsford. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience to take a pivotal leadership role in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who can inspire, develop, and motivate a high-performing team of air quality specialists, while also driving technical excellence and business growth. This role will involve working collaboratively across environmental and climatic disciplines to deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes on ambitious projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and coordinating technical aspects of UK-based air quality projects
Supervising data collection, modelling, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
Acting as a technical liaison between project teams, clients, and regulators
Preparing Environmental Statement (ES) chapters, technical reports, and proposals
Providing technical leadership to enhance capability and quality standards
Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to global strategy
Coaching and reviewing team members to ensure strong performanceEssential requirements:
Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline
In-depth understanding of UK air quality regulations, planning frameworks, and guidance
Expertise in dispersion modelling (e.g., ADMS-Roads, ADMS 6.0)
Strong GIS skills (QGIS) and experience with analytical tools, ERP systems, and MS Office
Professional memberships (e.g., IES, IAQM) with evidence of working at the highest professional level
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skillsDesirable experience:
Postgraduate qualification (Masters/PhD) in a relevant field
Knowledge of other dispersion modelling systems (AERMOD, CALPUFF, etc.)
Basic programming skills (Visual Basic, C++, Python, Linux)The package:
Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 (depending on experience)
Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
Reimbursement of professional membershipsThis is a fantastic opportunity for an established technical leader to shape and grow a specialist team within a globally recognised consultancy.
How to apply:
Please apply now or reach out to Charlotte Lavender at Aztrum for more information