Principle Air Quality Consultant

Job Title: Principal Air Quality ConsultantLocation: ManchesterSalary: £55,000 – £70,000 + Benefits

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Air Quality Consultant to strengthen its team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced consultant to take on a senior role, leading delivery of complex air quality projects, mentoring junior consultants, and supporting business growth across the North West.

The successful Principal Air Quality Consultant will be responsible for managing high-value projects across transport, infrastructure, and urban development, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. You will contribute to dispersion modelling, air quality assessments, and reporting, while also taking a leading role in business development and client management.

Benefits for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:

• Competitive salary package with bonus scheme

• Pension and private healthcare

• Generous holiday allowance

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Clear pathway to Associate or Director level

Duties for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant include:

• Delivering technical expertise in air quality impact assessments and dispersion modelling

• Managing client relationships and representing the company at meetings

• Reviewing and producing high-quality technical reports

• Supporting and mentoring junior consultants

• Leading on proposals and business development initiatives

Skills and experience required for the role of Principal Air Quality Consultant:

• 6+ years' consultancy or regulatory experience in air quality

• Detailed knowledge of ADMS, AERMOD, and IAQM/EPUK guidance

• Strong report-writing and project management skills

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or related discipline

• Chartered status (CEnv/IAQM) or working towards it

• Full UK driving licence

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Air Quality, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. There are many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.