Senior Acoustic Consutlant

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading acoustic consultancy in Brighton is seeking a Senior/Principal Acoustic Consultant to oversee delivery and mentorship on high-profile projects. The role includes leading design input, managing teams, and developing client relationships. With a salary range of £50,000 to £70,000, this position offers hybrid working and benefits including private medical insurance and progression support.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible hours

Support toward Associate/Director-level progression

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in acoustic consultancy.
• Strong technical background in building acoustics, sound insulation, and noise impact assessments.
• Solid understanding of BB93, BS8233, BS4142, and relevant planning regulations.
• Experience in team leadership and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design input and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Contribute to bids and strategic planning.
• Guide and mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Acoustic consultancy

Building acoustics

Sound insulation

Noise impact assessments

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics or similar

Tools

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

ODEON

INSUL

Job description

SENIOR / PRINCIPAL ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT – 50,000 to 70,000 + Benefits – Brighton

An award–winning acoustic consultancy is looking for a technically strong and commercially minded SENIOR / PRINCIPAL ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT to join its growing team in Brighton. With a healthy pipeline of high–profile building acoustics and environmental noise projects, this is a key opportunity to take ownership of delivery, client relationships, and mentorship.

As a SENIOR / PRINCIPAL ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT, you'll work across sectors including residential, commercial, education, and public infrastructure, leading design input, managing multi–disciplinary teams, and guiding junior consultants. You'll also contribute to bids, strategic planning, and quality control.

We're looking for a SENIOR / PRINCIPAL ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT with:

• 6+ years of experience in acoustic consultancy

• Strong technical background in building acoustics, sound insulation, and noise impact assessments

• Proficiency in tools such as CadnaA, SoundPLAN, ODEON, or INSUL

• Solid understanding of BB93, BS8233, BS4142, and relevant planning regulations

• Experience in team leadership, client liaison, and project management

• A degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, or similar

• Chartered status (or working towards it) with the IOA or similar body

This Brighton–based role offers a 50,000 to 70,000 salary, hybrid working, bonus scheme, private medical insurance, flexible hours, and support toward Associate/Director–level progression.

Apply now if you're a confident and client–focused SENIOR / PRINCIPAL ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT looking to lead meaningful projects with a respected consultancy on the South Coast.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Acoustics, contact Aidan Morgan at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

We have many more SENIOR ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT and PRINCIPAL ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT roles on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.