Senior Acoustic Consutlant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Brighton seeks an experienced Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant to manage diverse projects across residential, commercial, and public sectors. The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £70,000, hybrid work options, and progression support. Ideal candidates should have 6+ years in acoustic consultancy and a related degree. Benefits include bonuses and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in acoustic consultancy.
• Proficiency in noise impact assessments.
• Solid understanding of BB93, BS8233, and BS4142.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Acoustic consultancy

Technical background in building acoustics

Team leadership

Client liaison

Project management

Education

Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, or similar

Chartered status with IOA or similar body

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 [e-mail] or call 01792 362017.

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.