Senior Acoustic Consultant - Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant to deliver environmental acoustic assessments for renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental acoustics, strong technical skills, and knowledge of UK noise regulations. This hybrid role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working and wellbeing support

Enhanced pension, private medical, life assurance

CPD, training, and clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental acoustics (renewables).
• Strong technical, modelling, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of UK noise regulations and planning systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage projects independently.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead acoustic modelling and reporting for environmental assessments.
• Collaborate with teams on planning strategies.
• Engage with clients and regulators for project success.
• Contribute to tool development and team mentoring.
• Deliver high-quality outputs supporting planning processes.

Skills

Environmental acoustics

Technical, modelling, and reporting skills

Knowledge of UK noise regulations

Communication and collaboration abilities

Project management

Education

Chartered status or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Description

Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant - Renewables

Location: Leeds

Full-Time | Hybrid (Primarily office-based in Leeds)

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Excellent

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading independent environmental consultancy to recruit a Senior or Principal Acoustic Consultant for their growing renewables team in Leeds.

The Role

Based in Leeds, you'll take a key role in delivering environmental acoustic assessments for renewable energy projects - including wind, solar, and battery storage developments. You will:

• Lead or support acoustic modelling and reporting for EIA and DCO applications
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on planning strategies
• Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Contribute to tool development and team mentoring
• Deliver high-quality outputs that support planning success

About You

We're looking for a motivated consultant with:

• Experience in environmental acoustics (renewables)
• Strong technical, modelling, and reporting skills
• Knowledge of UK noise regulations and planning systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• A proactive mindset and the ability to manage projects independently
• A full UK driving licence

Chartered status or a postgraduate qualification is desirable but not essential.

What's On Offer

You'll join a respected, forward-thinking consultancy offering:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working and wellbeing support
• Enhanced pension, private medical, life assurance
• CPD, training, and clear progression opportunities
• A welcoming, purpose-driven team based in Leeds

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to vital renewable energy work - all from the heart of Leeds.

Apply Now

Ready to take the next step? Contact Penguin Recruitment today to apply or learn more.

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