Acoustic Consultant

Position: Acoustic Consultant (Permanent)
Position:
Acoustic Consultant

Location:

Wakefield
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 DOE

A nationwide building consultancy that delivers expertise in building safety, environmental compliance and technical project support across the built environment. Due to ongoing expansion, they are seeking an Acoustic Consultant to join their growing acoustics and environmental division.

This is a great opportunity for someone with around 1-3 years of consultancy experience to develop their career across environmental, architectural and building acoustics. You'll contribute to design teams, produce high-quality assessments and play a key role in client-facing project delivery.

Main Duties

Technical Work

Undertake environmental noise and vibration monitoring, baseline surveys and compliance assessments

Use industry-standard modelling tools (Cadna

A, Sound

PLAN, Odeon, Insul) to carry out acoustic modelling

Produce clear, accurate reports in line with BS4142, BS8233, BS5228, ProPG, WHO and other relevant standards

Deliver building acoustics services including sound insulation design, reverberation analysis and internal noise criteria assessments

Help develop noise control and mitigation strategies for planning and building design

Project Management

Oversee projects from initiation to completion, maintaining technical accuracy, controlling budgets and meeting deadlines

Prepare proposals, quotations and supporting documentation

Communicate effectively with clients, planners and design teams

Attend site inspections and design meetings, offering clear, professional guidance

Compliance

Ensure all work complies with current legislation, standards and best-practice guidance

Keep accurate records of surveys, equipment calibration and QA documentation

Skills & Experience

Essential

Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science or a similar field

1-3 years' experience in acoustic consultancy

Solid understanding of UK acoustic standards and guidance

Confident using sound level meters and monitoring equipment

Strong analytical abilities with excellent reporting and communication skills

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Good organisational and time-management skills

Proactive, solution-oriented attitude

Desirable

IOA membership (AMIOA/MIOA) or working towards it

Experience with modelling software such as Cadna

A or SoundPLAN

Knowledge of vibration assessments and monitoring

Experience in architectural acoustics or mechanical services noise control

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Support for professional development, including IOA membership and training

Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and high-profile projects

Flexible working options

Supportive team culture with clear career progression

Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, hospital benefits, etc.)

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

Company sick pay after probation

If you'd like to learn more about this Acoustic Consultant vacancy, or discuss other acoustics roles, please get in touch with Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.

This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy