Head of Acoustics

BWB Consulting Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5% pension match

Career growth programs

Healthcare cash plan

25+ days holiday

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester seeks an experienced professional for technical leadership in environmental acoustics. You will manage projects, mentor team members, and maintain client relationships. Ideal candidates have a strong background in environmental acoustics, excellent communication skills, and project management experience. The role offers competitive salary, career growth, and a flexible working culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with complex environmental acoustics projects for key clients.
• Proven reputation for excellence in environmental acoustics, construction noise, and vibration.
• Ability to manage and mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on environmental acoustics projects.
• Act as project lead or sponsor for multidisciplinary projects.
• Support clients and manage relationships locally and throughout the UK.

Skills

Environmental acoustics technical skills

Project and financial management

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

Mentoring and team management

Education

Membership of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA)

Tools

CadnaA

GIS packages

Job description

Shape the Future with BWB Consulting

BWB Consulting is a dynamic, award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy. We push boundaries, innovate, and deliver exceptional results—earning us the ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year (2022) and the ACE 2024 Wellbeing Award.

We’re serious about people—BWB is both an Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing accredited organisation. We invest in talent, growth, and a high-performance culture where you can thrive, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Why Join Us?

At BWB, you’ll be part of a team that:
Drives Excellence – We set the standard and exceed expectations.
Innovates – We embrace fresh ideas and cutting-edge solutions.
Works with Integrity – We do what’s right, always.
Collaborates – We believe in teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Leads in Sustainability – We integrate sustainable solutions into everything we do.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide technical leadership on large, complex environmental acoustics projects.
• Act as a technical approver of acoustics projects.
• Lead on, and drive, technical learning and development opportunities for the team.
• Lead on project management for multidisciplinary projects where acoustics is a key factor.
• Mentor team members and develop them to bring improvements in their skills base for project management and financial management.
• Work as part of the Acoustics and Advisory leadership team to develop and implement efficiencies and operational procedures across the discipline.
• Undertake proposal preparation for a wide range of schemes including complex development opportunities.
• Act as a project lead or project sponsor and work collaboratively on projects across the business with the wider team.
• Support our clients on projects both locally and throughout the UK as required, managing existing relationships with current clients, promoting BWB and its service offerings.

What you’ll bring:

• Excellent environmental acoustics technical skills with demonstrable experience of leading on large, complex environmental acoustics projects for key clients in a range of sectors.
• Able to demonstrate a strong reputation for excellence and knowledge in environmental acoustics, construction noise and vibration.
• The ability to mentor other team members across the grades and provide learning and development opportunities, with experience of line management and team management.
• Demonstratable experience of project and financial management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
• A proactive approach with drive, positivity and enthusiasm and a strong desire to succeed.
• An ability to prioritise workload and manage resources to ensure efficient delivery of projects.
• Highly self‑organised and able to deliver projects to time, quality and cost constraints.
• Able to implement technical efficiencies across the acoustics team and work with the leadership team to evolve organisation across the service.
• Commercial acumen, with an ability to develop and maintain client relationships and secure new business.
• Keen to keep learning to improve own breadth of knowledge and technical expertise.
• Experience of using acoustic software packages such as CadnaA, as well as GIS packages.
• A significant contribution to the development of the Acoustics discipline, business growth and strategy.
• Willingness to travel and a full driving license.
• Full member of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA).

Why BWB?

High-Performance Culture – Be part of a team that’s driven, innovative, and always evolving.
Competitive Salary & Benefits – We reward talent with top-tier pay, 5% pension match, and exclusive perks.
Career Growth – Fully funded development programs, chartership support, and professional memberships.
Flexibility & Wellbeing – Hybrid working & Core Hours, 25+ days holiday, healthcare cash plan & wellbeing initiatives.
Make a Difference – Work on meaningful projects, engage with communities, and shape the future.

We Welcome All Talent

As a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer.

We champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality—whatever your background, if you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Join Us Today!

If you’re looking for a high-energy, high-impact environment where ambition is rewarded, BWB is the place for you.

Explore our guide, Working for BWB, to find out more and start your journey today!