Senior Acoustic Conultant

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

Job summary

A leading specialist consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Acoustic Consultant for remote work. The role requires 5-10 years' experience in building acoustics, particularly for performance spaces. Responsibilities include leading design projects, conducting assessments, and mentoring junior staff. Benefits include competitive salary, remote working, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Private healthcare scheme

Annual bonus

CPD support

25+ days annual leave

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in building acoustics consultancy.
• Strong understanding of room acoustics and sound insulation.
• Proficiency with modelling software such as Odeon, CATT, or EASE.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Building acoustics consultancy

Room acoustics

Sound insulation

Vibration control

Report writing

Communication skills

Tools

Odeon

CATT

EASE

Job description

Overview

Senior Acoustic Consultant – 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 role suits an experienced professional with 5-10 years' experience in building acoustics; background in performing arts projects (theatres, concert halls, or cultural venues) is highly desirable but not essential.

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

Qualifications & Skills

• 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 is desirable but not essential
• Membership of the Institute of Acoustics desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary £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

How to apply

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.