Principal Air Quality Consultant

Principal Air Quality Consultant - London

Location:

London
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Working Pattern:
Hybrid / flexible

A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant to rebuild and grow its in-house capability. With air quality and acoustics currently being outsourced, this is a rare opportunity for someone to take ownership, drive standards, and build a team from the ground up.

This hire will be central to bringing the Air Quality divison in-house, starting from London and expanding into a long-term service line.

This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial consultant who wants the backing of a larger company while having real influence over growth, direction, and delivery.

The Opportunity

Based from London, you will take the lead in developing the air quality capability and delivering high-quality technical work for a varied client portfolio. The role has genuine progression and the chance to build a team around you.

Projects include:

Wind farms

Planning and development projects

Housing schemes

Battery energy storage (BESS)

Employment and industrial facilities

If you have strong experience in Air Quality you'll be supported to grow the function and shape how these services are delivered in London and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver air quality projects from inception to completion

Improve quality, consistency, and technical standards across delivery

Reduce reliance on outsourced work by bringing capability in-house

Support business development and client growth opportunities

Help build and mentor a team as workload increases

Be a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Proven in air quality consultancy

Entrepreneurial and motivated by building something within a business

Confident managing project delivery, client communication, and technical output

Interested in long-term progression and creating a high-performing team

Potentially an independent consultant ready to join a larger, more stable platform

What's On Offer

Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)

The chance to build and lead an internal Air Quality team

London location

Strong long-term progression and the opportunity to grow your own team

Interesting workstream covering renewables, planning and infrastructure

The salary range for this role is £45,000 - £55,000, reflecting the importance of this hire and the scope to grow a key service line within the business.

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If you're looking for a role in London where you can truly make your mark, build a team, and step into a leadership path - this is the opportunity.

Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment for further information