Job Title: Principal Air Quality Consultant
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
A leading environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant to strengthen its London team. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced air quality specialist to lead major projects, support growth, and guide a developing team within a flexible hybrid setup.
As a Principal Air Quality Consultant, you'll take technical ownership of complex air quality and EIA work across transport, infrastructure, and urban development. You'll act as a trusted technical lead-managing modelling, reporting, and compliance while mentoring junior staff and contributing to long-term business development in the London region.
Benefits for the Principal Air Quality Consultant:
£50,000 - £65,000 + annual bonus
Hybrid working with a central London base
25+ days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension, private healthcare & funded CPD
Clear pathway to Associate level
Key Duties:
Lead air quality assessments and dispersion modelling projects
Produce EIA air quality chapters, compliance assessments & technical reports
Manage and grow key client relationships
Provide technical leadership and QA across the team
Mentor junior consultants and support their development
Liaise with regulators, planners, and local authorities
Requirements:
6+ years' experience in air quality consultancy/regulation
Strong experience with ADMS, AERMOD & IAQM/EPUK guidance
Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography or similar
Chartered or working towards (CEnv/IAQM preferred)
Strong project & client management capability
Full UK driving licence
If this opportunity is of interest, or you'd like to explore other roles in Air Quality or Environmental Consultancy, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment.
Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role