Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected acoustic consultancy in Manchester seeks an Acoustic Consultant to join their team. This position offers a vibrant role for graduates or early-career professionals, focusing on environmental noise assessments and acoustic modelling. With a salary between £32,000 and £37,000 and benefits like private medical insurance, this is a great opportunity to build a career in a supportive environment. Comprehensive training and mentoring will be provided to aid professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline required.
• Strong interest in building acoustics and environmental noise necessary.
• Familiarity with acoustic standards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental noise and building acoustics assessments.
• Support acoustic modelling using industry-standard tools.
• Prepare technical reports under guidance from senior consultants.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Interest in building acoustics

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, or related discipline

Tools

CadnaA

ODEON

SoundPLAN

Job description

Acoustic Consultant – £32,000 to £37,000 + Benefits – Manchester

Overview

A respected and forward-thinking acoustic consultancy is seeking a motivated Acoustic Consultant to join their team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to develop their expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will work on a variety of exciting projects across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors, with comprehensive training and mentoring provided by experienced specialists.

Responsibilities

As a Junior Acoustic Consultant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in environmental noise and building acoustics assessments.
• Supporting acoustic modelling using tools such as CadnaA, ODEON, or SoundPLAN.
• Conducting site visits, surveys, and measurements.
• Preparing technical reports under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Collaborating with the team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• A strong interest in building acoustics and environmental noise.
• Familiarity with acoustic standards such as BB93, BS8233, or Approved Document E (advantageous but not essential).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude and enthusiasm to learn and grow within the consultancy field.
• A full UK driving licence (preferred).

Day-to-day

Your daily activities will involve:

• Conducting noise and vibration assessments for a variety of projects.
• Using industry-standard software to perform acoustic modelling and analysis.
• Attending site visits to carry out surveys and measurements.
• Preparing detailed technical reports and documentation.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive package, including:

• A salary of £32,000 – £37,000 (dependent on experience).
• Hybrid working arrangements from the Manchester office.
• Comprehensive training and mentoring from senior consultants.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and generous annual leave.
• Ongoing professional development and support toward IOA membership and chartership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Acoustic Consultant to build a rewarding career in a supportive and well-established consultancy.

For more information on this or any other opportunities in acoustics, please contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment.