Principal Air Quality Consultant in Manchester

Your new role: As our new Principal Air Quality Consultant, you will provide air quality services for internal and external clients covering industrial, residential and commercial development projects, and assist in the development of junior staff. The role will involve the undertaking of national and international projects. Therefore, notwithstanding that the position will be predominantly desk‑based, occasional travel may be necessary. To succeed in this role you must have experience in undertaking and managing complex air quality assessments and a desire to make a positive difference to future developments. Candidates can be based within a reasonable commute to our London, Birmingham or Manchester offices; we offer flexible hybrid working. Other locations can be considered but are not guaranteed.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Deliver and help manage air quality projects as part of a multi‑disciplinary team or as standalone projects
• Provide support to the air quality and climate service line leaders
• Support and manage junior staff to assist in the delivery of air quality projects
• Keep up to date with the latest developments, regulations and standards appropriate for air quality assessments
• Represent, or support others in representing Ramboll’s air quality services to external stakeholders, external presentations and contributing to market‑facing initiatives
• Support the winning of new air quality projects by preparing effective technical proposals, taking an active role in the development of our air quality services, supporting the upskilling of colleagues and by strengthening relationships with new and existing clients
• Support the development of new tools and techniques to improve the delivery of air quality services

Your new team: You will be part of our Air Quality & Climate department and help provide day‑to‑day management of air quality assessments, assisted by more senior colleagues. You will be part of a worldwide practice, characterised by the highest level of technical and scientific skills, informed by the specific needs of our clients. In the UK we work on a wide variety of air quality projects including environmental impact assessments of major developments, large infrastructure schemes, urban developments and assessments of industrial emissions for both planning and permitting. Other work includes dust and odour nuisance assessments, air quality monitoring projects, international ESHIA projects, and indoor air quality assessments.

About you: From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. These include:

• Demonstrable track record of delivering air quality assessments within the UK for a wide range of schemes
• Experience with using Air Dispersion Models (i.e. ADMS, ADMS‑Roads) and the application of GIS packages for digitisation of data input and output
• Experience with large scale EIA
• Ability to interpret environmental guidelines, policies, plans and legislative requirements and assess their applicability to the project to identify appropriate solutions
• Track record of conducting air quality assessments for planning applications and environmental permitting applications under UK legal framework
• Ability to engage with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, obtain sufficient information, and succinctly and accurately report findings and deliver results
• Well organised and able to prioritise their own workload with minimal supervision
• Full member of the Institute of Air Quality Management

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include strong technical skills with a focus on air quality modelling and assessment. You will lead workstreams with limited supervision ensuring that best practice techniques are applied consistently. By the very nature of the work, it is essential that you will have strong organisational and communication skills, an eye for detail, and a willingness to undertake work away from the office occasionally.

What we can offer you: Commitment to your development, leaders guided by our Leadership Principles, a culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are, inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects, the long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company, flexible work environment, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, matched pension contributions, private medical cover and life assurance.

Deadline: 28/08/2026. Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain United Kingdom security vetting clearance. Eligibility requirements depend on individual circumstances. Your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

An equal opportunity employer: Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.