Graduate Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and environmental consultancy near Glasgow is seeking a Graduate Acoustic Consultant. The role involves preparing noise assessments and working collaboratively on exciting projects within the construction and energy sectors. Ideal candidates should have relevant degrees and strong communication abilities. This is a permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and ideally possess a degree along with relevant acoustics qualifications.
• Familiarity with noise legislation and best practices is preferred.
• Experience in consultancy and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standalone noise assessments and input to Environmental Statements.
• Conduct environmental acoustics assessments and noise modelling using CADNAA.
• Liaise with clients and provide advice to design teams.

Skills

Communication

Technical report writing

Noise monitoring

Noise assessment procedures

Education

Degree in Acoustics

Institute of Acoustics Post Graduate Diploma

MSc in Acoustics

Tools

CADNAA

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Acoustic Consultant to join a leading engineering and environmental consultancy providing multidisciplinary services to the property, energy and environmental markets around the UK. Based near Glasgow, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to work as part of a well established, successful team on a wide variety of exciting environmental acoustic projects in the construction and energy sectors.

Candidates should have a leaning towards Acoustics, but be willing to provide support to other environmental services provided by the team, such as Environmental Impact Assessment.

Core responsibilities of the position include:
* Preparation of standalone noise assessments;
* Input to Environmental Statements;
* Completion of environmental acoustics assessments;
* Noise modelling using a recognized software package such as CADNAA;
* Client liaison and providing advice to design teams;
* Be able to work autonomously with excellent communication skills (including technical report writing).

The candidate we are seeking should be ambitious and ideally have:
* A degree, together with either the Institute of Acoustics Post Graduate Diploma in Acoustics Control, or an MSc in Acoustics;
* Associate Membership of the Institute of Acoustics;
* Experience of noise monitoring and assessment procedures including ETSU-R-27
* A solid understanding of noise and vibration legislation, standards and best practice;
* Good technical knowledge of acoustics in the built and natural environment and be able to develop noise mitigation measures;
* An understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment process;
* Previous experience working for an environmental or engineering consultancy with a variety clients including contractors, developers, and house builders;
* Excellent communication skills both oral and written;
* Commercial awareness together with a pragmatic, positive and proactive approach;
* The ability to work as part of a team delivering integrated services;
* A full UK Driving Licence.

Candidates with additional experience in other services including internal building acoustics, environmental planning, air quality, contaminated land, EIA, sustainability would be at a distinct advantage.

Interested in this or other roles in Acoustics please do not hesitate to contact Amir Gharaati on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Job Info

Job Title:

Graduate Acoustic Consultant

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Posted:

Jun 22nd 2025

Closes:

Jul 23rd 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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