Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: Remote (UK-wide)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its growing UK team. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a senior professional with proven expertise in EIA air quality assessment, dispersion modelling, and technical leadership.
As a Principal Air Quality Consultant, you will lead complex air quality projects across infrastructure, planning, and industrial sectors - taking ownership of project delivery, client relationships, and quality assurance. You will play a key role in mentoring junior consultants, supporting business development, and shaping the company's growing air quality division.
Benefits for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:
Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
Fully remote working with occasional site visits
Company pension and private healthcare
Annual performance bonus
25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
CPD support and clear progression to Associate level
Duties for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:
Leading and managing air quality assessments and EIA chapters
Overseeing dispersion modelling using ADMS and AERMOD
Reviewing and quality-assuring technical deliverables
Liaising with clients, regulators, and local authorities
Preparing proposals and contributing to business growth
Mentoring junior consultants and supporting team development
Requirements:
Minimum 6 years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulation
Proven track record delivering EIA air quality assessments
Strong knowledge of IAQM/EPUK guidance and environmental legislation
Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Geography
Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) or working towards
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence
If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Air Quality or Environmental Consultancy, 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