Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: Remote - Open to candidates throughout the UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + Excellent Benefits
Ready to take a senior role in advancing air quality services across the UK?
We're working with a reputable environmental consultancy to appoint a seasoned Principal Air Quality Consultant who will help expand and elevate their national air quality capability.
This is an outstanding chance for a commercially focused air quality expert to step into a high-level position, blending technical delivery with strategic leadership and business development in a supportive, progressive organisation.
The Role
In this senior position, you will oversee the delivery of complex air quality and dispersion modelling projects across the UK. You'll provide high-level guidance on major assignments, strengthen client relationships, and play a key part in the team's continued growth. You'll collaborate closely with clients, regulators, and planning authorities to deliver authoritative, impactful technical solutions while helping develop and mentor a growing team of consultants.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate significant air quality and dispersion modelling projects
Offer specialist technical expertise for EIAs and wider environmental assessments
Build and maintain lasting client relationships and generate new business opportunities
Produce high-quality proposals, bids, and commercial plans
Mentor and develop junior and intermediate team members
Work effectively with regulators, planning bodies, and multi-disciplinary project teams
About You
At least 8 years' experience in air quality consultancy or a similar regulatory field
Strong technical skills with ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance
Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
Confident leadership abilities and experience supporting and guiding teams
Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Chemistry, or a related field
Chartered status (CEnv / IAQM) is an advantage
Excellent communication, organisation, and commercial awareness
What's On Offer
Fully remote role - work from anywhere in the UK
Flexible working and a genuine commitment to work-life balance
Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 (depending on experience)
Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and performance-based bonus
Ongoing professional development support and a clear route to Associate or Director level
If you're an ambitious specialist eager to lead, motivate, and contribute to the growth of a national air quality service within a respected consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential chat, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment or apply today.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy