Senior Acoustic Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Company Pension

Senior position with influence

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd are working with a specialist North West acoustic consultancy to appoint a Senior Acoustic Consultant to lead projects and contribute to the growth of the business from Manchester.

The role covers noise assessments, acoustic design, building acoustics and testing, plus mentoring colleagues and managing client relationships. A degree in acoustics and a UK driving licence are required, with IOA membership desirable.

Salary is £40,000–£45,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Acoustic Consultant within a UK consultancy.
• Strong report writing and client communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Leading noise assessments and acoustic design projects from enquiry through to final report.
• Providing building acoustics advice and overseeing sound insulation testing.
• Reviewing technical reports to ensure quality and consistency.
• Mentoring colleagues and supporting their technical development.
• Managing client relationships and securing repeat work.

Skills

Acoustic consultancy experience

Client communication

Report writing

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in acoustics or related discipline

IOA membership desirable

Job description

Senior Acoustic Consultant

Manchester | £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

My client is a specialist North West acoustic consultancy with a small, close-knit team and a reputation for technical precision. They are looking to appoint a Senior Acoustic Consultant to take a lead role on projects and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

About the opportunity

In a small practice, seniority comes with genuine influence. The Senior Acoustic Consultant will have direct input into how projects are delivered, how clients are served and how the consultancy develops.

The work is varied. The consultancy provides noise assessment, measurement, advice and acoustic design, alongside building acoustics and Part E sound insulation testing, for which it is accredited through the Association of Noise Consultants registration scheme. It also designs acoustically sensitive spaces for listening, recording and music, a specialism few consultancies offer.

Key responsibilities of a Senior Acoustic Consultant

• Leading noise assessments and acoustic design projects from enquiry through to final report
• Providing building acoustics advice and overseeing sound insulation testing
• Reviewing technical reports to ensure quality and consistency
• Mentoring colleagues and supporting their technical development
• Managing client relationships and securing repeat work

About you

• Proven experience as an Acoustic Consultant within a UK consultancy
• Degree in acoustics or a related discipline; IOA membership desirable
• Strong report writing and client communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

What's on offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Generous Annual Leave
• Company Pension
• A senior position with real influence in a small, specialist team
• Varied project work across environmental, building and specialist acoustics
• A consultancy with a record of supporting charity and community build projects

If you are an experienced acoustician looking for greater responsibility and a genuine say in the direction of the business, this Senior Acoustic Consultant position is worth a conversation.