Senior Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. seeks a Senior Acoustic Consultant to lead environmental and building acoustics projects in the North West of the UK. The role focuses on delivering high-quality work across land development, property, and construction sectors within a fast-paced, project-led environment.

You will mentor junior team members, manage multiple projects, and liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in environmental and/or building acoustics.
• Strong technical expertise, including modelling and report writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Confident communicator with leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering a range of environmental and building acoustics projects.
• Leading on acoustic modelling and assessment work.
• Reviewing and checking technical reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Acting as a mentor to junior consultants, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Acoustics

Modelling

Report writing

Leadership

Job description

Senior Acoustic Consultant - North West (UK)

Independent Environmental Consultancy Fast-Growing Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Acoustic Consultant to join a rapidly expanding independent environmental consultancy in the North West. With a close-knit team of around a dozen acousticians, this firm is delivering high-quality work across land development, property, and construction projects.

This is a senior role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, project-led environment and is looking to take on responsibility, influence project delivery, and support the development of junior team members.

The Role

You will play a key role in leading and delivering acoustic projects from inception through to completion. Responsibilities include:

• Managing and delivering a range of environmental and building acoustics projects
• Leading on acoustic modelling and assessment work
• Reviewing and checking technical reports to ensure quality and accuracy
• Acting as a mentor to junior consultants, supporting their technical and professional development
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams

About You

• Proven experience in environmental and/or building acoustics
• Strong technical expertise, including modelling and report writing
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Confident communicator with leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing, independent consultancy with a strong reputation
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and influence team development
• Exposure to a diverse and engaging project portfolio

For more information or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Amir Gharaati at Penguin Recruitment.