Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Overview
A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to join its established team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take a key technical and strategic role, leading a growing air quality team and delivering high-value impact assessments, modelling projects, and regulatory compliance work across multiple sectors.
Duties
* Lead the delivery of air quality consultancy projects for major developments
* Manage dispersion modelling, emissions assessments, and regulatory submissions
* Produce and review Environmental Statement chapters and technical reports
* Develop client relationships and contribute to business growth
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior consultants
* Liaise with developers, planners, and local authorities to ensure project success
Skills and Experience
* 6+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory practice
* Strong understanding of ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
* Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related discipline
* Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) desirable
* Proven experience in client management and project leadership
* Excellent communication and report‑writing skills
* Full UK driving licence
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid working arrangements with office base in Manchester
* Company pension and private healthcare
* Annual bonus and CPD funding
* 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
* Excellent progression opportunities toward Associate level
How to Apply
If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Air Quality, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. This is a permanent role.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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