Principal Air Quality Consultant

Principal Air Quality Consultant

Location:
Bristol (BS98) - Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Salary:
£45000 - £60000 per annum
Type:
Permanent
Main Industry:
Search Engineering Jobs
Other Industries & Skills: 
Consultancy
Advertiser:
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Job ID:
132284935
Posted On: 
22 September 2025
Principal Air Quality Consultant - Bristol

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is partnering with a leading environmental consultancy to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant to its high-performing team in Bristol. This is a senior opportunity to lead complex projects across infrastructure, transport, urban development and industry, shaping healthier, more sustainable environments while mentoring a growing team.

The Role

Based in Bristol, you'll own the technical and commercial delivery of major air quality commissions - scoping, directing and reviewing impact assessments and dispersion modelling (ADMS / AERMOD), setting methodologies, and ensuring outputs meet regulatory and client standards. You'll act as a trusted advisor to developers, planners and local authorities, and will help drive frameworks, bids and strategic client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and sign off air quality assessments, ES/EIA chapters and planning/permit submissions.
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Set modelling strategies, assure quality, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
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Grow client accounts: bid writing, fee proposals, frameworks and thought leadership.
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Line-manage, mentor and develop consultants; coordinate resourcing and training.
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Oversee monitoring campaigns, data QA/QC and evidence for inquiries/examinations.
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Track and interpret UK air quality policy, LAQM TG(22), IAQM/EPUK guidance and emerging best practice.

About You

7-10+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory practice.
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Advanced proficiency with ADMS/AERMOD/Breeze and robust understanding of uncertainty and verification.
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Strong report writing and review skills; confident presenting to clients and stakeholders.
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Degree in Environmental/Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline.
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Chartered or working toward (CEnv/MIEnvSc/IAQM) strongly preferred.
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Commercial acumen: pricing, programmes, risk management and client development.

The Offer

Competitive salary and annual bonus, plus private healthcare and pension.
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Flexible/hybrid working with excellent support from national subject-matter experts.
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Funded CPD, professional memberships and clear progression to Associate/Technical Director.
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A modern, centrally located Bristol office.

Ready to step up and lead as a Principal Air Quality Consultant in Bristol?

Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment .

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