Senior Acoustic Conultant

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist consultancy is looking for a Senior Acoustic Consultant to join its growing UK team on a remote basis. This role involves leading acoustic design projects, conducting assessments, and mentoring junior consultants. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in building acoustics. Benefits include a competitive salary, remote working, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote working

Company pension

Private healthcare scheme

Annual bonus

25+ days annual leave

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in building acoustics consultancy.
• Strong understanding of room acoustics, sound insulation, and vibration control.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading acoustic design for theatres and performance spaces.
• Conducting noise and vibration assessments.
• Producing high-quality technical reports.
• Mentoring junior consultants.

Skills

Building acoustics consultancy

Room acoustics

Sound insulation

Vibration control

Report writing

Communication skills

Tools

Odeon

CATT

EASE

Job description

Job Title: Senior Acoustic Consultant

Location: Remote - UK Wide

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

A leading specialist consultancy is looking for a Senior Acoustic Consultant to join its growing UK team on a remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with 5-10 years' experience in building acoustics, with a background in performing arts projects such as theatres, concert halls, or cultural venues being highly desirable (but not essential).

As a Senior Acoustic Consultant, you will play a key role in designing and delivering high-profile building acoustics projects across the UK. You will liaise with architects, engineers, and design teams, while ensuring the delivery of innovative and practical solutions. This role offers full flexibility to work remotely, with occasional site visits and client meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Remote working across the UK with travel expenses covered
• Company pension and private healthcare scheme
• Annual bonus and CPD support
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Duties

• Leading acoustic design for theatres, performance spaces, and commercial developments
• Conducting noise and vibration assessments and building acoustics modelling
• Producing high-quality technical reports and acoustic design documentation
• Attending client and design team meetings across the UK when required
• Mentoring junior consultants and supporting team development
• Contributing to bids, proposals, and wider business growth activities

Skills and Experience

• 5-10 years' experience in building acoustics consultancy
• Strong understanding of room acoustics, sound insulation, and vibration control
• Proficiency with modelling software such as Odeon, CATT, or EASE
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Experience in performing arts projects desirable but not essential
• Membership of the Institute of Acoustics desirable

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.