Overview
Principal Air Quality Consultant - Bristol
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
The Role
Based in Bristol, you'll own the technical and commercial delivery of major air quality commissions - scoping, directing and reviewing impact assessments and dispersion modelling (ADMS / AERMOD), setting methodologies, and ensuring outputs meet regulatory and client standards. You'll act as a trusted advisor to developers, planners and local authorities, and will help drive frameworks, bids and strategic client relationships.
Responsibilities
* Lead and sign off air quality assessments, ES/EIA chapters and planning/permit submissions.
* Set modelling strategies, assure quality, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
* Grow client accounts: bid writing, fee proposals, frameworks and thought leadership.
* Line-manage, mentor and develop consultants; coordinate resourcing and training.
* Oversee monitoring campaigns, data QA/QC and evidence for inquiries/examinations.
* Track and interpret UK air quality policy, LAQM TG(22), IAQM/EPUK guidance and emerging best practice.
About You
* 7-10+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory practice.
* Advanced proficiency with ADMS/AERMOD/Breeze and robust understanding of uncertainty and verification.
* Strong report writing and review skills; confident presenting to clients and stakeholders.
* Degree in Environmental/Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline.
* Chartered or working toward (CEnv/MIEnvSc/IAQM) strongly preferred.
* Commercial acumen: pricing, programmes, risk management and client development.
The Offer
* Competitive salary and annual bonus, plus private healthcare and pension.
* Flexible/hybrid working with excellent support from national subject-matter experts.
* Funded CPD, professional memberships and clear progression to Associate/Technical Director.
* A modern, centrally located Bristol office.
Ready to step up and lead as a Principal Air Quality Consultant in Bristol? Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment to apply.
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