Senior/Principle Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based Environmental and Acoustics Consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Noise Consultant to lead complex noise and vibration projects in London. This full-time role offers competitive salary, benefits, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical Cover

Performance Bonuses

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-10 years’ experience in acoustic consultancy.
• Proven project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading environmental noise and vibration assessments.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports for planning applications.
• Managing client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Client Liaison

Education

Degree in Acoustics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Tools

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

Job description

Senior / Principal Noise Consultant – London – £55,000 to £70,000 + Benefits

A leading UK-based Environmental and Acoustics Consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Noise Consultant to join their established team in London. This is a high-impact role suited to an experienced consultant looking to lead complex noise and vibration projects across planning, infrastructure, and urban development.

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 6-10 years’ experience in acoustic consultancy, with a strong focus on environmental noise and planning.

• Proven project management experience and ability to deliver complex assessments on time and within budget.

• Proficiency in industry-standard noise modelling software (e.g., CadnaA, SoundPLAN).

• Excellent communication and client liaison skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Chartered status (e.g., MIOA or CEng) or actively working towards it.

• Familiarity with transport noise, large infrastructure schemes, and/or DCO work.

• Experience managing or mentoring junior consultants.

• Ability to lead bid writing or support business development.

The Role:
As a Senior or Principal Noise Consultant, you will take the lead on high-value noise and vibration projects in the capital and beyond. You’ll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, planners, and stakeholders-contributing technical expertise, strategic input, and leadership across your portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading environmental noise and vibration assessments.

• Preparing and reviewing technical reports for planning applications and environmental statements.

• Managing client relationships and contributing to team growth.

• Mentoring junior consultants and supporting internal knowledge-sharing.

• Overseeing project delivery from proposal through to final submission.

This is a full-time, office-based role in London, with hybrid flexibility. It offers a competitive salary, pension, private medical cover, performance bonuses, and excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a respected consultancy.

If you are interested in this or other senior roles in Acoustics or Environmental Consultancy, please do not hesitate to contact Aidan Morgan at [e-mail] or call 01792 362017.

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