Senior Acoustic Conultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy is seeking a Senior Acoustic Consultant to work remotely across the UK. The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years of experience in building acoustics, with a focus on performing arts projects. The role involves leading acoustic design, conducting assessments, and producing reports. Benefits include a competitive salary, remote working, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Private healthcare scheme

Annual bonus

25+ days annual leave

CPD support

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in building acoustics consultancy.
• Strong understanding of sound insulation and vibration control.
• Experience in performing arts projects is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in building acoustics consultancy

Understanding of room acoustics

Proficiency with modelling software such as Odeon

Excellent report writing skills

Communication skills

Membership of the Institute of Acoustics

Job description

Overview

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

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Acoustics, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. There are many more vacancies available on our website.

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