Senior Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Alton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist UK-based Acoustic and Environmental Consultancy is seeking a Senior Acoustic Consultant to join its growing team in Alton. The role involves leading a variety of acoustics projects with responsibilities in project management, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Competitive salary

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in acoustic consultancy.
• Chartered status or working towards it (e.g., MIOA) preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead various acoustics projects across multiple sectors.
• Conduct and oversee noise surveys and on-site measurements.
• Manage project delivery and client relationships.

Skills

Technical knowledge in building acoustics

Proficiency with acoustic modelling software

Client relationship management

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

Odeon

CATT

Job description

Senior Acoustic Consultant – Alton – £45,000 to £60,000 + Benefits

A specialist UK-based Acoustic and Environmental Consultancy is seeking a Senior Acoustic Consultant to join its growing team in Alton, Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced acoustics professional to take the lead on a wide range of building and environmental acoustics projects across the South of England.

Essential Requirements:

• A degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years’ experience in acoustic consultancy.

• Strong technical knowledge in building or environmental acoustics.

• Proficiency with acoustic modelling software (e.g., CadnaA, SoundPLAN, Odeon, or CATT).

• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience:

• Chartered status or working towards it (e.g., MIOA).

• Experience in delivering BS4142, BS8233, BB93, and ProPG assessments.

• Comfortable managing projects from start to finish, including liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to internal training.

The Role:
You will be responsible for leading a variety of acoustics projects, with the opportunity to shape technical approaches and contribute to business development. Projects span sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting and overseeing noise surveys and on-site measurements.

• Acoustic modelling, data analysis, and technical reporting.

• Managing client relationships and project delivery.

• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to quality assurance.

• Supporting business development and bid preparation.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Alton, offering a competitive salary (£45,000-£60,000), pension scheme, private healthcare, a collaborative work environment, and long-term career development.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Acoustics, please do not hesitate to contact Aidan Morgan at [e-mail] or call 01792 362017.

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.