Senior Acoustic Conultant

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

Job summary

A prominent consultancy seeks a Senior Acoustic Consultant to lead building acoustics projects remotely across the UK. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years' experience and a strong grasp of room acoustics. Flexibility in work arrangements is provided, along with a competitive salary and benefits including a pension and healthcare scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote work with travel expenses covered

Company pension

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

CPD support

25+ days annual leave

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in building acoustics consultancy.
• Strong understanding of room acoustics and noise control.
• Proficiency with acoustic modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead acoustic design for various performance spaces.
• Conduct noise and vibration assessments.
• Produce technical reports and documentation.
• Attend client meetings across the UK.
• Mentor junior consultants and support team growth.
• Contribute to bids and proposals for business growth.

Skills

Building acoustics consultancy

Room acoustics

Sound insulation

Vibration control

Report writing

Communication skills

Modelling software (Odeon, CATT, EASE)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Acoustic Consultant

Location: Remote – UK Wide

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Benefits

Overview

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.