PRINCIPAL AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT - £55,000 to £70,000 + Benefits - Manchester

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a highly skilled PRINCIPAL AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT to join its growing team in Manchester. This is an outstanding opportunity for a PRINCIPAL AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT to lead technical delivery and business development across high-profile planning, transport, and industrial projects in the North West.

As a PRINCIPAL AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT, you'll manage large-scale air quality assessments, direct dispersion modelling (ADMS-Roads, AERMOD), and mentor junior team members. You'll represent the business at client meetings, oversee key regulatory work, and help grow the firm's reputation across Manchester and the surrounding region.

We're looking for a PRINCIPAL AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT with:

6-10+ years in air quality consultancy or compliance

Strong working knowledge of UK planning policy, IAQM/EPUK guidance, and permitting frameworks

Proven experience managing projects, clients, and junior staff

Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, or similar

Chartered or working toward CEnv/IAQM registration

Full UK driving licence

This Manchester-based role offers a £55,000 to £70,000 salary, hybrid working, pension, private healthcare, and progression to Associate or Director-level roles.

Apply now if you're a senior-level PRINCIPAL AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT looking for a leadership role in a respected and growing consultancy.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Air Quality, contact Aidan Morgan at or call (phone number removed).

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position