Associate Air Quality Consultant

Location: BristolSalary: Competitive

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

We're seeking a highly experienced professional with a passion for leadership, project delivery, and strategic influence. If you're looking to play a key role in shaping air quality services in Bristol and beyond, this could be the perfect next step.

Are you an experienced Associate-level Air Quality Consultant with 15-20 years of expertise, looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire, and contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking consultancy in Bristol?

This Associate position offers the chance to work on exciting multidisciplinary projects, mentor junior staff, and play a pivotal role in shaping the business's long-term success and strategic direction.

In this Associate role, you'll act as a key link 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

• Supporting networking, marketing, and client engagement to grow the organisation's presence in Bristol and other UK locations

• Mentoring and developing junior staff, both technically and professionally

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

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

• Extensive industry experience: 12-20 years within air quality consultancy

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

• Communication & influence: Confident engaging with clients and internal stakeholders

• Innovative mindset: Commercially aware and proactive in driving solutions

• Collaborative approach: A positive contributor to team culture across locations

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

• Highly competitive salary, with flexibility based on experience

• Employee-owned profit sharing, allowing you to directly benefit from company success after two years

• Career development opportunities, with genuine influence over strategy and business growth

• Long-term reward, combining senior leadership responsibility with an attractive remuneration package

This employee-owned consultancy is widely 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 strong commitment to work-life balance.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a senior leadership role in Bristol, offering autonomy, strategic influence, and long-term reward. If you're an experienced Air Quality Consultant ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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