Senior Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in the UK is seeking a Senior Acoustic Consultant to lead and deliver environmental and building acoustics projects from inception to completion. You will mentor junior consultants, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, project-led environment, and liaise with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality.

Join a growing independent consultancy with a strong reputation, offering a collaborative team environment and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver acoustic projects from inception to completion.
• Lead acoustic modelling and assessment work.
• Review and check technical reports for quality and accuracy.
• Mentor junior consultants to support their development.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Acoustics

Project leadership

Modelling

Report writing

Mentoring

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 environmentOpportunity to take ownership of projects and influence team development
• Exposure to a diverse and engaging project portfolio