Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 benefits
I’m working on behalf of a well-established, employee-owned engineering and environmental consultancy to support the continued growth of their air quality capability. With a strong forward workload and a collaborative ownership culture that genuinely rewards contribution, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Air Quality Consultant to play a key role within the team.
The Company
My client is a highly regarded, independent consultancy operating across the built environment, infrastructure and sustainability sectors. As an employee-owned firm, the business places a strong emphasis on collaboration, long-term thinking and shared success, rather than short-term targets.
Their project portfolio includes:
Major residential and mixed-use developments
Strategic land and regeneration schemes
Commercial and industrial projects
Infrastructure and transport-led developments
Planning-led and EIA-scale assessmentsThe Role
As a Senior Air Quality Consultant, you will take a leading role in shaping and delivering the air quality service, with responsibilities spanning:
Technical
Leading and reviewing air quality assessments for planning and EIA projects
Managing complex dispersion modelling and technical outputs
Acting as a senior technical authority within the teamCommercial
Supporting and leading fee proposals and bids
Managing project finances and ensuring strong commercial outcomes
Building trusted, long-term client relationshipsLeadership & Management
Line management, mentoring and development of junior and mid-level consultants
Overseeing workload planning, quality assurance and technical standards
Contributing to the strategic growth of the air quality disciplineAbout You
Strong consultancy background in air quality
Proven experience delivering and reviewing complex projects
Comfortable balancing technical delivery with commercial responsibility
Experience managing or mentoring staff (or ready to step into this level)
Confident communicator with clients and multidisciplinary teamsWhat’s on Offer
Salary up to £45,000, dependent on experience
Hybrid working from London, Bristol or Manchester (3 days a week)
The benefits of employee ownership, including shared success and long-term stability
Clear progression pathways to senior leadership / director level
High-quality, varied project exposure across multiple sectors
Supportive, technically strong and people-focused cultureInterested in this role or any others relating to Air Quality Consultancy? Please apply now or reach out to Charlotte Lavender at Aztrum for more information
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year