Technical Director – Air Quality Location: Chelmsford Salary: £60,000 - £85,000 A leading international consultancy is seeking a Technical Director to lead and grow their UK Air Quality team, based in Chelmsford. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with 10 years of experience to take a pivotal leadership role in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who can inspire, develop, and motivate a high-performing team of air quality specialists, while also driving technical excellence and business growth. This role will involve working collaboratively across environmental and climatic disciplines to deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes on ambitious projects. Key responsibilities include: Leading and coordinating technical aspects of UK-based air quality projects Supervising data collection, modelling, analysis, interpretation, and reporting Acting as a technical liaison between project teams, clients, and regulators Preparing Environmental Statement (ES) chapters, technical reports, and proposals Providing technical leadership to enhance capability and quality standards Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to global strategy Coaching and reviewing team members to ensure strong performance Essential requirements: Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline In-depth understanding of UK air quality regulations, planning frameworks, and guidance Expertise in dispersion modelling (e.g., ADMS-Roads, ADMS 6.0) Strong GIS skills (QGIS) and experience with analytical tools, ERP systems, and MS Office Professional memberships (e.g., IES, IAQM) with evidence of working at the highest professional level Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Desirable experience: Postgraduate qualification (Masters/PhD) in a relevant field Knowledge of other dispersion modelling systems (AERMOD, CALPUFF, etc.) Basic programming skills (Visual Basic, C++, Python, Linux) The package: Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 (depending on experience) Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits Reimbursement of professional memberships This is a fantastic opportunity for an established technical leader to shape and grow a specialist team within a globally recognised consultancy. How to apply: Please apply now or reach out to Charlotte Lavender at Aztrum for more information!