Graduate Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; South Nutfield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Hybrid/flexible working

CPD funding and career development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Colchester is seeking a Graduate Acoustic Consultant to join its expanding acoustic team. This role suits a recent graduate in Acoustical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related subject, offering hands-on experience across environmental noise, building acoustics, and infrastructure projects.

You will assist with site measurements, data analysis, modelling and reports, with structured mentoring toward IOA membership and a clear development pathway.

Qualifications

• Degree in Acoustical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related subject

Responsibilities

• Supporting environmental noise surveys and acoustic assessments
• Assisting in building acoustics design, testing, and modelling
• Analysing data and contributing to technical reports
• Liaising with clients and project teams under supervision
• Supporting project delivery from design through to completion

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Acoustical Engineering

Job description

A growing acoustic consultancy is seeking a Graduate Acoustic Consultant to join its expanding team in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic graduate with a degree in Acoustical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline to begin your career in a supportive, hands‑on environment.

As a Graduate Acoustic Consultant, you’ll gain experience across environmental noise, building acoustics, and infrastructure projects. You’ll assist with site measurements, data analysis, modelling, and report writing – working closely with senior consultants to deliver technical excellence. The role includes structured mentoring and support toward Institute of Acoustics (IOA) membership.

Benefits for the role of Graduate Acoustic Consultant include:

• Company pension and healthcare scheme
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• CPD funding and clear career development pathway

Duties for the role of Graduate Acoustic Consultant include:

• Supporting environmental noise surveys and acoustic assessments
• Assisting in building acoustics design, testing, and modelling
• Analysing data and contributing to technical reports
• Liaising with clients and project teams under supervision
• Supporting project delivery from design through to completion

Requirements:

• Degree in Acoustical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related subject
• Keen interest in environmental and building acoustics
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and proactive approach to learning
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

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