Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: Manchester (with UK‑wide projects)
Salary: £45,000+
About
Our client is a specialist environmental consultancy that has rapidly grown to become a respected leader in the UK air quality and emissions sector. This firm operates nationally from offices across the UK, supporting a wide range of clients in planning, permitting, and compliance.
With a team of experienced air quality consultants, emissions specialists, and environmental scientists, the business provides robust technical support to developers, planners, and regulatory bodies. Their work spans sectors including:
Residential and commercial development
Industrial and waste facilities
Transport and infrastructure
Environmental permitting and regulatory complianceThe Role
You'll take a lead technical and commercial role in a tight-knit, high-growth team. Your duties will include:
Leading air quality and odour assessments for residential, industrial, infrastructure, and permit-based projects across the UK.
Managing full project lifecycle: from proposal development through modelling (ADMS/AERMOD), reporting, client engagement to invoicing.
Mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development, including quotes, tenders, and client proposals.
The Ideal Candidate
5+ years' experience in UK air quality consultancy or regulatory roles
Strong knowledge of UK air quality legislation and compliance frameworks
Proficiency in dispersion modelling tools (e.g., ADMS, AERMOD)
Excellent project management, client-facing, and technical report writing skills
Driven and commercially aware—previous involvement in bids or marketing a plus
Full UK driving licenceBenefits
Competitive salary, bonus, pension, private healthcare
Flexible working and team-building events
Fast-tracked progression in a nimble, expert-led company
Exposure to diverse sectors and national-scale projects
Interested in this role or any others relating to Air Quality Consultancy? Please reach out to Charlotte Lavender at Aztrum for more information