Acoustic Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm is seeking a consultant for their Acoustics Group, involved in building acoustics consultancy on diverse projects. The role requires hands-on expertise, strong communication skills, and knowledge of relevant standards. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance (£5,000–£6,000)

Annual share-based bonus

Generous pension and professional development support

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of practical experience in consultancy or construction acoustics.
• Familiarity with British Standards (e.g., BS 8233, BS 4142, ISO 12255).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy on building acoustics and environmental noise projects.
• Write high-quality technical reports with recommendations.
• Liaise directly with clients and attend site meetings.

Skills

Acoustic testing

Client liaison

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering, or related STEM field

IOA Diploma or Applied Acoustics

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Location: Primarily London-based projects (flexible base, but must be willing to travel)

Team: Acoustics Group within a well-established firm

Reports to: Managing Director of Acoustics

About the Acoustics Group

The Acoustics Group operates as a “startup within a business” — offering traditional building acoustics consultancy with a hands-on, fast-paced, and high-standards approach. The team is small but growing, with ambitious plans to expand by 30% this year, working with clients on complex commercial fitouts and niche consultancy projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing end-to-end consultancy on building acoustics and environmental noise projects, typically in the commercial fitout space
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors, architects, and design teams — often attending site meetings and giving live advice
• Performing acoustic testing and analysis (often outside typical office hours — evenings, weekends, etc. — to meet site constraints)
• Writing high-quality technical reports with clear, evidence-based recommendations
• Representing the business at events, client presentations, and exhibitions
• Supporting business development by maintaining and deepening client relationships and helping the group grow

Who We’re Looking For

This isn’t a “plug in numbers and go home” consultancy role. It suits someone who:

• Is hands-on, comfortable doing site work and “mucking in” — regardless of seniority
• Thrives in a startup culture: fast-paced, resourceful, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Is commercially aware: understands the importance of client service and deadlines
• Wants to develop quickly and push their technical understanding — peer-review standards are extremely high
• Is a clear communicator who can explain acoustic concepts to non-specialists
• Has a full UK driving licence and is willing to transport heavy kit (car allowance is provided)

Ideal Experience

We’re flexible on level — we’ll consider strong juniors or mid-career hires — but you must:

• Have a degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering, or a related STEM field. IOA Diploma or Applied Acoustics preferred
• Have at least 4–8 years of practical experience in consultancy, construction acoustics, or environmental noise
• Be familiar with British Standards like BS 8233, BS 4142, and ISO 12255
• Be confident working independently on-site and producing reports with minimal supervision

Nice to Have (but not essential)

• Previous experience at a specialist acoustics consultancy
• Experience working on Stage 3–5 of the building design process
• Exposure to vibration monitoring, oralisation, and planning-related noise assessments
• Salary depending on experience (typically £40,000 – £50,000)
• Car allowance (£5,000–£6,000), plus London weighting if applicable (£5,000)
• Employee ownership model – annual share-based bonus (around £2,000 in recent years)
• Generous pension and professional development support
• Flexible working where possible, but must be comfortable with regular travel and anti-social hours

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing team with ambitious plans and a strong client base
• Work on diverse projects — from cutting-edge fitouts to international hotel builds and sonar tank design
• Learn from experienced consultants — the training and peer feedback process is rigorous and transformative
• Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing group within a long-established, reputable firm

Interested?

Call Luke Flynn, Technical Recruitment Consultant on 0116 2545411 or apply now to arrange a call to understand more about this role.