Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant in London to join their Noise, Acoustics, and Vibration team. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, pension, and professional subscriptions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a strong background in acoustic design. Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact us for a confidential chat!

Benefits

Group Health Benefits

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Reimbursement of Professional Subscriptions

Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in acoustics.
• Experience in acoustic design, environmental noise, and relevant testing instruments.
• Proficiency in noise guidelines and modelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Define project scopes and lead noise and vibration measurements.
• Conduct environmental assessments independently.
• Design effective noise and vibration mitigation measures.

Skills

Acoustic design

Environmental noise and vibration engineering

Client relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Acoustical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

SoundPLAN

CadnaA

NoiseMap

Odeon

Insul

Job description

Acoustic Consultant

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary: GBP33,000 to GBP40,000 pa (commensurate with experience)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced acoustician with 5 years plus years of relevant experience to join our Noise, Acoustics, and Vibration team in London. This is your chance to work on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects, helping redefine what's possible while minimizing environmental and resource impact.

Benefits

We value our people and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Group Health Benefits
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Reimbursement of Professional Subscriptions
• Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance

Responsibilities

As a Senior Acoustic Consultant, you will:

• Define project scopes and lead environmental and on-site noise and vibration measurements.
• Apply your expertise in Building and Architectural acoustics (e.g., sound insulation, reverberation times).
• Conduct environmental noise and vibration assessments independently.
• Perform computer modelling using tools such as SoundPLAN, CadnaA, NoiseMap, Odeon, and Insul.
• Design effective noise and vibration mitigation measures.
• Guide small teams on larger projects and develop strong client relationships.
• Deliver clear, concise technical reports and ensure quality control procedures are followed.
• Maintain corporate membership with the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA/FIOA).

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with:

• A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Acoustical, Civil, Architectural Acoustics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in acoustic design, environmental noise and vibration engineering, and relevant testing instruments.
• Proficiency in noise guidelines, modelling techniques, and calculations.
• Experience with software such as SoundPLAN, CadnaA, NoiseMap, Odeon, and Insul.
• A proven track record of building and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• A full, clean UK driving license and the ability to travel occasionally.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

• Collaborating with clients to outline project scopes and deliver innovative solutions.
• Conducting site visits to perform noise and vibration measurements.
• Using advanced modelling software to analyze and design acoustic solutions.
• Leading small teams and mentoring junior staff on larger projects.
• Preparing detailed technical reports and ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to work alongside renowned technical experts in an award-winning organization. You'll be part of a values-driven team that believes in the power of collaboration to achieve extraordinary results.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment for a confidential chat!