Penguin Recruitment
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
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. Set modelling strategies, assure quality, and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Grow client accounts: bid writing, fee proposals, frameworks and thought leadership. Line-manage, mentor and develop consultants; coordinate resourcing and training. Oversee monitoring campaigns, data QA/QC and evidence for inquiries/examinations. 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. Advanced proficiency with ADMS/AERMOD/Breeze and robust understanding of uncertainty and verification. Strong report writing and review skills; confident presenting to clients and stakeholders. Degree in Environmental/Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline. Chartered or working toward (CEnv/MIEnvSc/IAQM) strongly preferred. Commercial acumen: pricing, programmes, risk management and client development. The Offer Competitive salary and annual bonus, plus private healthcare and pension. Flexible/hybrid working with excellent support from national subject-matter experts. Funded CPD, professional memberships and clear progression to Associate/Technical Director. 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 to apply.