Senior​/Principal Acoustic Consultant

Position: Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant
Associate Acoustic Consultant - Surrey

Location:

Surrey
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)

A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Acoustic Consultant to lead and rebuild its in-house acoustics capability in Surrey. This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of the service line in Surrey, bringing work back in-house, improving technical standards, and supporting long-term growth with the backing of a wider, established business.

With a competitive package of £55,000 - £65,000, this role offers a genuine leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys technical delivery, client engagement, and developing a growing function. The £55,000 - £65,000 salary reflects both the seniority of the position and the chance to shape the future acoustics offering.

The Role

Based in Surrey, you will lead acoustics projects from start to finish, acting as the technical point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. You'll work across a varied portfolio and play a key role in developing processes, quality assurance, and best practice, while supporting wider business development.

Typical project types include:

Wind farms

Planning and development

Residential housing

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Employment and industrial facilities

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver acoustics projects end-to-end, ensuring high technical quality

Produce, review, and sign-off technical reports and planning submissions

Provide technical leadership to clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders

Improve internal processes, QA, and delivery standards

Reduce reliance on outsourcing by bringing acoustics work back in-house

Support business development and help grow the acoustics service line

Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a future team in Surrey

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Proven experience at Senior / Associate level within acoustic consultancy

Strong technical delivery and confident client-facing skills

A proactive and commercial mindset, with an interest in growing a service

The drive to shape a function long-term and build capability in Surrey

What's On Offer

Competitive £55,000 - £65,000 salary package

Hybrid and flexible working with a base in Surrey

Clear progression route and the chance to build a team over time

Interesting workstream across planning, renewables and infrastructure

Apply

If you're looking for an Associate-level role in Surrey where you can take ownership, build something long-term, and have real influence, please get in touch.

Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment for further information