Air Quality Consultant career guide
Air Quality Consultants assess pollution levels, model emissions and advise organisations on reducing the environmental impact of transport, industry and development.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does an Air Quality Consultant do?
Air Quality Consultants assess pollution levels, model emissions and advise organisations on reducing the environmental impact of transport, industry and development.
- Office
- Field locations
- Laboratories
- Hybrid working
- Environmental consultancies
- Government agencies
- Engineering consultancies
- Research organisations
How to become an Air Quality Consultant
Air quality consultants use monitoring equipment and computer modelling to assess pollution and recommend practical environmental improvements.
Degree in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry or Geography.
Skills and progression for Air Quality Consultant
- Scientific analysis
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Senior Air Quality Consultant
- Principal Consultant
- Technical Director
- Environmental Director
- Managing Director
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