Senior Acoustic Consultant – Infrastructure

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK environmental consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Senior or Principal Acoustic Consultant to deliver high-quality acoustic assessments for significant infrastructure projects. This role involves leading noise modelling efforts and mentoring junior staff while working in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate will have strong acoustic modelling skills and experience with UK regulations. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Growing holiday allowance

Life assurance

Season ticket loans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Comprehensive CPD and training programme

Qualifications

• Background in environmental acoustics required.
• Experience with infrastructure projects is ideal.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead noise modelling and assessment for infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to planning strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with technical teams.
• Shape noise frameworks for major UK infrastructure schemes.

Skills

Acoustic modelling

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK noise regulations

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Postgraduate qualifications or chartership

Job description

Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant – Infrastructure Projects

Location: Leeds
Full-Time | Hybrid (Primarily office-based in Leeds)
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is excited to be hiring on behalf of a leading UK environmental consultancy for a Senior or Principal Acoustic Consultant to join their growing infrastructure team in Leeds.

The Role

Based in Leeds, this role involves delivering high-quality acoustic assessments for nationally significant infrastructure projects including DCOs, EIAs, and complex multi-disciplinary planning submissions across road, rail, and airport sectors.

You will:

• Lead or support noise modelling, assessment, and reporting

• Contribute to planning strategies and stakeholder engagement

• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with technical teams

• Help shape noise frameworks for major UK infrastructure schemes

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with a background in environmental acoustics, particularly those with experience in infrastructure projects. You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong acoustic modelling and data interpretation skills

• Experience with road, rail, or airport schemes

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Knowledge of UK noise regulations

• A proactive, detail-oriented approach

• A full UK driving licence is desirable

Postgraduate qualifications or chartership are a plus, but not essential.

What You’ll Get

Join a purpose-driven consultancy in Leeds offering:

• Competitive salary + flexible working

• Enhanced pension, private medical insurance

• Generous and growing holiday allowance

• Life assurance, season ticket loans, and cycle-to-work scheme

• Comprehensive CPD and training programme

• A supportive and collaborative working culture

You’ll be based in Leeds, working alongside experts to deliver critical national infrastructure work while developing your career with long-term growth opportunities.

Apply Today

To apply or learn more, contact Penguin Recruitment
[e-mail] 01792 362018

Penguin Recruitment is proud to represent our client in Leeds. All applications will be treated confidentially.