Principal Air Quality Consultant in Manchester

London or Manchester are preferred locations. Other locations may be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.

Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person? If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Air Quality team as our new Principal Air Quality Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

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 have 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 as we offer flexible hybrid working. Other locations can be considered but 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
• Keeping 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
• Ability to lead workstreams with limited supervision ensuring that best practice techniques are applied consistently
• 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
• Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Welcome to Ramboll Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. Deadline: 28/08/2026

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

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. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

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.