Senior Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

International project exposure

Flexible working hours

Full or part-time options

Growth of acoustic capabilities

Cross-office collaboration

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Derby is seeking a Senior Acoustic Consultant with 5–10 years' experience to lead a diverse portfolio of UK and international projects.

You will supervise surveys, develop noise models, and deliver clear technical reports while mentoring junior colleagues and liaising with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Five+ years' professional experience in acoustics.
• Strong experience delivering noise impact assessments.
• Experience with acoustic/noise modelling and technical reporting.
• Experience supervising surveys and data collection.
• Strong communication and ability to work with regulators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Leading Noise Impact Assessments internationally and across the UK.
• Supervising Acoustic Surveys and Ensuring Robust Data Collection.
• Developing and Managing Robust Noise Models.
• Preparing Clear and Technically Sound Reports.
• Liaising Directly with Clients, Regulators, and Multidisciplinary Project Teams.
• Mentoring Junior Members of the Team.
• Contributing to the Continued Development of the Consultancy's Acoustics Capabilities.

Skills

Years of acoustics experience

Noise impact assessments

Acoustic modelling

Technical reporting

Client/regulator liaison

Survey supervision

Ownership of projects

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Acoustic Consultant

Derby

Competitive Salary (£40,000 - £45,000)

My client, an established environmental consultancy with a strong presence across the acoustics sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant with 5-10 years' experience to take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of UK and international projects.

This is an opportunity to take your experience further. You will lead on noise impact assessments, modelling, and reporting, oversee acoustic surveys and work directly with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams. Alongside the technical delivery, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the continued development of the consultancy's acoustic capabilities across its offices.

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary (£40,000 - £45,000)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Exposure to UK and International Projects
• Flexible Working Hours
• Full or Part-Time Working Options
• Opportunities to contribute to the growth of acoustic capabilities
• Cross-Office Collaboration

As a Senior Acoustic Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality acoustic consultancy work from survey through to reporting.

Responsibilities of a Senior Acoustic Consultant include:

• Leading Noise Impact Assessments Internationally and across the UK
• Supervising Acoustic Surveys and Ensuring Robust Data Collection
• Developing and Managing Robust Noise Models
• Preparing Clear and Technically Sound Reports
• Liaising Directly with Clients, Regulators, and Multidisciplinary Project Teams
• Supporting Collaboration Across Different Offices
• Mentoring Junior Members of the Team
• Contributing to the Continued Development of the Consultancy's Acoustics Capabilities

Essential skills and experience

• At least five years' professional experience in acoustics
• Strong experience delivering noise impact assessments
• Experience with acoustic/noise modelling and technical reporting
• Confidence working with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teamsExperience supervising surveys
• Strong communication and technical skills
• Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver high-quality workDesirable skills and experience:

Desirable skills and experience:

Experience working across international projects would be particularly valuable, as would a track record of developing acoustic capabilities, supporting cross-office collaboration, and mentoring less experienced consultants.

If you are an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant looking for greater responsibility, international project exposure and the opportunity to help shape the continued development of an acoustics team, this could be an excellent next step for you.