Full-Time

Air Quality Technical Lead

GHD

GHD

10,001+ employees

Premium hair styling tools for professionals

Compensation Overview

$170.5k - $284k/yr

Houston, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: Golden, CO, USA

In Person

On-site in the United States; US locations only.

Bachelor's

Category
Consulting (1)

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering or other applicable degree.
  • Minimum 10 years of prior experience in the air quality and EHSS market preferably as in the consulting business.
  • Prior Air Modeling experience is required
  • Midstream Oil & Gas industry experience
  • Demonstrated combination of market facing and technical delivery experience
  • Client exposure and/or relationships in the private sector, public sector, and federal sector
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, ability to lead pursuits and projects and interact with key internal and external stakeholders
  • A focus on driving cultural evolution and ways of working to enable a high-performing, agile, and entrepreneurial team
  • Agile self-starter with a proactive, strategic, and creative approach
  • Solid organizational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities at a time
Responsibilities
  • Assist in supporting the growth of air compliance practice through technical leadership with focus in the US Central Region of the US, but unrestricted geographically
  • Collaborate with other GHD leaders in the broader Environment Market to grow the air quality and EHS business
  • Collaborate with Americas Technical Service Line leaders in EHS, including air and compliance, to support in growing technical leadership in these practices while driving continued growth in these areas
  • Collaborate across all GHD’s end markets, embodying the One-GHD mindset to the advantage of our clients
  • Contribute to digital transformation and be a change leader
  • Assist in developing business strategies and initiatives to expand air quality and EHSS services to clients
  • Maintain a high profile externally and through membership/attendance in industry organizations, continually increasing contact base
  • Formulate and present proactive, strategic approaches to the proposal development process, which leverage the company's capabilities and value proposition
  • Establish and develop strategic long-term relationships with current clients, new clients and prospective teaming partners

ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sculpt launched July 2026 at £369, expanding ghd's premium innovation story.
  • Coty's FY2026 free cash flow reached $348 million, supporting marketing and launches.
  • ghd's multichannel distribution through salons, Nordstrom, and e-commerce broadens reach fast.

What critics are saying

  • Coty's Consumer Beauty revenue fell 3% LFL in Q4 FY2026, pressuring ghd.
  • Sculpt's 'zero damage' claims face litigation risk if competitor testing contradicts them.
  • Amazon and dupe brands erode premium pricing, threatening ghd's salon-led positioning by 2027.

What makes GHD unique

  • ghd Sculpt launched July 2026 with AI heat adaptation and 2,900 checks per second.
  • ghd sells premium tools through salons, prestige retailers, and direct channels globally.
  • ghd's 25-year heat-technology R&D base in Cambridge supports its premium pricing power.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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