Technical Director – Air Quality 

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: £60,000 - £85,000

A leading international consultancy is seeking a Technical Director to lead and grow their UK Air Quality team, based in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience to take a pivotal leadership role in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who can inspire, develop, and motivate a high-performing team of air quality specialists, while also driving technical excellence and business growth. This role will involve working collaboratively across environmental and climatic disciplines to deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes on ambitious projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating technical aspects of UK-based air quality projects
• Supervising data collection, modelling, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Acting as a technical liaison between project teams, clients, and regulators
• Preparing Environmental Statement (ES) chapters, technical reports, and proposals
• Providing technical leadership to enhance capability and quality standards
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to global strategy
• Coaching and reviewing team members to ensure strong performance

Essential requirements:

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline
• In-depth understanding of UK air quality regulations, planning frameworks, and guidance
• Expertise in dispersion modelling (e.g., ADMS-Roads, ADMS 6.0)
• Strong GIS skills (QGIS) and experience with analytical tools, ERP systems, and MS Office
• Professional memberships (e.g., IES, IAQM) with evidence of working at the highest professional level
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Desirable experience:

• Postgraduate qualification (Masters/PhD) in a relevant field
• Knowledge of other dispersion modelling systems (AERMOD, CALPUFF, etc.)
• Basic programming skills (Visual Basic, C++, Python, Linux)

The package:

• Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Reimbursement of professional memberships

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established technical leader to shape and grow a specialist team within a globally recognised consultancy.

How to apply:
 Please apply now or reach out to Charlotte Lavender at Aztrum for more information!