Principal Air Quality Consultant - London
Location: London
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid / flexible
The Opportunity
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 division in‑house, starting from London and expanding into a long‑term service line. Role is ideal for an entrepreneurial consultant who wants the backing of a larger company while having real influence over growth, direction and delivery.
Projects
* Wind farms
* Planning and development projects
* Housing schemes
* Battery energy storage (BESS)
* Employment and industrial facilities
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
* 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
* London location
* Strong long‑term progression and the opportunity to grow your own team
* Interesting workstream covering renewables, planning and infrastructure
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Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment for further information.
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