Graduate Acoustic Consultant - Chelmsford

Penguin Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is looking for a Graduate Acoustician to join their Chelmsford team. This position focuses on site-based tasks, including conducting environmental noise surveys and supporting air quality monitoring. Candidates should have a relevant degree (BSc/MSc), good IT literacy, and strong communication skills. Experience in acoustics is beneficial but not necessary. The role requires practical, proactive individuals who can work independently and collaboratively. Competitive salary offered along with hands-on project experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Acoustics, Environmental Science or a related field is essential.
• Good IT skills and communication abilities required.
• Experience in acoustics or environmental monitoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental noise surveys across various sites.
• Set up and operate noise and vibration monitoring equipment.
• Support air quality monitoring activities with diffusion tubes and particulate monitors.
• Perform basic acoustic calculations and contribute to environmental impact assessments.
• Manage and quality-check field data collected from surveys.
• Produce supporting material for reports, including logs and notes.
• Assist senior consultants in project delivery and client requirements.
• Support project administration, including equipment management.

Skills

Good IT literacy

Clear communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Good organisation skills

Practical and proactive

Education

Degree (BSc/MSc) in Acoustics, Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

Noise modelling software

Environmental monitoring tools

Job description

A UK-based environmental and design consultancy is seeking a Graduate Acoustician to join its team in the Chelmsford area.

Essential requirements

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Acoustics, Environmental Science or a related discipline

• Good IT literacy

• Clear communication skills

• Full UK driving licence

Role responsibilities

This role has a strong site-based focus, offering extensive hands‑on experience across a range of environmental projects. Typical duties include:

• Conducting environmental noise surveys across construction, industrial and infrastructure sites

• Setting up, maintaining and operating noise and vibration monitoring equipment

• Supporting air quality monitoring activities, including deployment and collection of diffusion tubes and particulate monitors

• Carrying out basic acoustic calculations and contributing to environmental impact work

• Collecting, managing and quality‑checking field data

• Producing survey notes, logs and supporting material for reports

• Assisting senior consultants with project delivery and client requirements

• Supporting general project administration, including equipment management and calibration

Experience in acoustics or environmental monitoring is advantageous but not essential. Familiarity with noise modelling software or environmental monitoring tools is beneficial. The successful candidate will be practical, proactive and comfortable working outdoors. Strong attention to detail, good organisation skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are important.

For more information or to discuss similar graduate opportunities in the environmental sector, applicants are encouraged to send their CV and a member of the penguin recruitment team will be in touch