Senior Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Acoustic Consultant to join their dynamic team in the East Midlands. This full-time, office-based role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse acoustics projects across various sectors, including infrastructure and construction. Ideal candidates will have 1-5+ years of experience and a relevant degree, along with strong technical reporting skills and a collaborative spirit. The firm promotes long-term career development and offers competitive benefits, making it an exciting next step for acoustics professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Pension

Profit-sharing opportunities

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience in environmental and building acoustics.
• Proven experience in acoustic assessments and technical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducting acoustic assessments and technical analysis.
• Preparing clear and concise technical reports.
• Managing project delivery to time and budget.

Skills

Technical Reporting

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Environmental Acoustics

Building Acoustics

Education

BSc in Acoustics

MSc in Acoustics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Tools

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

Job description

Intermediate to Senior Acoustic Consultant – East Midlands

A specialist UK-based Environmental and Engineering Consultancy, is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Acoustic Consultant with 1-5+ years’ experience to join a growing team based in the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for an acoustics professional looking to take the next step in their career within a dedicated, in-person consultancy environment.

Essential Criteria:

• BSc or MSc in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1-5+ years’ experience working for a UK-based consultancy.
• Proven experience in environmental and/or building acoustics.
• Strong technical reporting and analysis skills.
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Proficiency in noise modelling software (e.g., CadnaA, SoundPLAN).
• Familiarity with EIA processes and planning regulations.
• Membership of the IOA or working toward chartership.

The Role:
You will be involved in a wide range of acoustics projects across sectors such as infrastructure, planning, and construction. This is a full-time, office-based role in the East Midlands, suited for those ready to commit to a collaborative, non-remote team structure. You’ll contribute to project delivery, client liaison, modelling, reporting, and mentoring junior staff as you progress.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting acoustic assessments, surveys, and technical analysis.
• Preparing clear, concise technical reports.
• Collaborating with clients, planners, and stakeholders.
• Managing project delivery to time and budget.

This role offers a competitive salary, pension, profit-sharing opportunities, 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

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