Principal Air Quality Consultant

Location:
Manchester

Salary:
Up to 65,000 - Negotiable DOE

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of our client to find an outstanding Principal Level Air Quality Consultant who is ready to elevate their career and make a lasting impact. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic, employee-owned organisation in their Manchester office, offering a relaxed yet professional workplace culture that values innovation and inclusivity.

We're searching for a talented professional to join this growing team, with a role available in Manchester. If you bring extensive experience, a passion for leading projects, and a desire to influence strategy within Manchester, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced Air Quality Consultant with 15-20 years of expertise, looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic organisation in Manchester? This Principal-level position allows you to work on exciting multidisciplinary projects, mentor junior staff, and play a pivotal role in shaping the business's success and long-term ambitions.

In this Principal role, you'll operate as a bridge between Directors and junior consultants, with responsibilities including:

• Leading air quality projects across transport, odour, indoor air quality, and planning & development

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, integrated solutions

• Undertaking networking, marketing, and client engagement to grow the organisation's presence across each location

• Supporting and mentoring junior staff to aid their technical and professional development

• Contributing to strategic planning within an employee-owned consultancy structure

Our client is seeking a technically strong consultant with proven leadership capability:

• Extensive industry experience: 15-20 years within air quality consultancy

• Technical expertise: Strong background in air quality assessments and related disciplines

• Communication & influence: Confident engaging clients and internal stakeholders

• Innovative mindset: Proactive and commercially aware

• Collaborative approach: A positive contribution to team culture, regardless of location

As an Associate Level Air Quality Consultant, you'll benefit from:

• Highly competitive salary: Up to 65,000 with flexibility depending on experience

• Employee-owned profit sharing: Directly benefit from company success after two years

• Career development: Influence strategy, lead people, and grow with the business

• Long-term reward: A role offering both leadership responsibility and an attractive salary package

This employee-owned consultancy is recognised for its inclusive culture, collaborative decision-making, and technical excellence. With teams across multiple UK locations, the business empowers senior staff to shape both projects and company direction while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a senior leadership role with a competitive salary, strong autonomy, and real strategic influence. If you're an experienced Air Quality Consultant ready to make an impact in your chosen location, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment today.