Principal Air Quality Consultant - Surrey
Location: Surrey
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid / flexible
A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant to rebuild and grow its in-house capability. With air quality and acoustics currently being outsourced, this is a rare opportunity for someone to take ownership, drive standards, and build a team from the ground up.
This hire will be central to bringing the Air Quality divison in-house, starting from Surrey and expanding into a long-term service line.
This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial consultant who wants the backing of a larger company while having real influence over growth, direction, and delivery.
The Opportunity
Based from Surrey, you will take the lead in developing the air quality capability and delivering high-quality technical work for a varied client portfolio. The role has genuine progression and the chance to build a team around you.
Projects include:
Wind farms
Planning and development projects
Housing schemes
Battery energy storage (BESS)
Employment and industrial facilities
If you have strong experience in Air Quality you'll be supported to grow the function and shape how these services are delivered in Surrey and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver air quality projects from inception to completion
Improve quality, consistency, and technical standards across delivery
Reduce reliance on outsourced work by bringing capability in-house
Support business development and client growth opportunities
Help build and mentor a team as workload increases
Be a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Proven in air quality consultancy
Entrepreneurial and motivated by building something within a business
Confident managing project delivery, client communication, and technical output
Interested in long-term progression and creating a high-performing team
Potentially an independent consultant ready to join a larger, more stable platform
What's On Offer
Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)
The chance to build and lead an internal Air Quality team
Surrey location
Strong long-term progression and the opportunity to grow your own team
Interesting workstream covering renewables, planning and infrastructure
The salary range for this role is £45,000 - £55,000, reflecting the importance of this hire and the scope to grow a key service line within the business.
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If you're looking for a role in Surrey where you can truly make your mark, build a team, and step into a leadership path - this is the opportunity.
Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment for further information