Senior Air Quality Consultant – Oxford
Location: Oxford
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Air Quality Consultant to join its well-established team in Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced air quality professional to step into a leadership role – managing complex projects, developing client relationships, and supporting junior colleagues while contributing to high-profile transport, infrastructure, and urban development schemes.
The Role
As a Senior Air Quality Consultant, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of technical projects, from air quality impact assessments and dispersion modelling through to compliance reporting. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, working closely with developers, planners, and local authorities to provide practical, high-quality solutions.
What’s on Offer
1. Competitive salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
2. Private healthcare and pension scheme
3. Annual bonus and CPD funding
4. Generous holiday allowance
5. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Key Responsibilities
6. Lead and manage technical delivery of air quality assessments and modelling projects.
7. Produce, review, and sign off professional reports and Environmental Statement (ES) chapters.
8. Manage client accounts and support business development activities.
9. Provide mentoring, training, and technical guidance to junior team members.
10. Attend site visits, client meetings, and public inquiries as required.
About You
11. At least 4 years’ experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory work.
12. Strong knowledge of ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance.
13. Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or a related discipline.
14. Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) or working towards accreditation (preferred).
15. Excellent communication, organisational, and project management skills.
16. Full UK driving licence.
This permanent position offers excellent scope for professional growth within a forward-thinking consultancy that values expertise, collaboration, and career development.
Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency with respect to this position.