Senior Acoustic Conultant

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

Job summary

A leading specialist consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant to join its UK team on a remote basis. The role involves leading acoustic design projects, conducting assessments, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years' experience in building acoustics and proficiency in modelling software. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote working 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Building acoustics consultancy

Room acoustics

Sound insulation

Vibration control

Modelling software proficiency (Odeon, CATT, EASE)

Report writing

Communication skills

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

Responsibilities

• 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.