Senior Acoustic Consultant

Overview

In this role you will lead a diverse portfolio of environmental noise and acoustics projects for both UK and international clients. You will blend technical judgement with clear communication and project management to deliver robust assessments from scope to final reporting. You’ll work closely with clients and regulators, driving practical mitigation solutions and contributing to multidisciplinary projects. This opportunity lets you shape acoustic outcomes within an established international consultancy that values expertise and collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Group health benefits
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver environmental noise and acoustics projects from scope to completion
• Perform noise impact assessments, acoustic calculations and modelling
• Conduct and oversee environmental noise and vibration surveys
• Produce high-quality technical reports, assessments and recommendations
• Develop practical noise and vibration mitigation solutions
• Liaise with clients, regulators, contractors and other stakeholders
• Contribute acoustic expertise to multidisciplinary projects
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior team members
• Assist with project planning, fee proposals and client relationship management
• Keep up to date with acoustic standards and industry developments

Key requirements

• Degree in acoustics, engineering, environmental science or closely related subject
• Proven professional experience in environmental and/or building acoustics
• Strong understanding of environmental noise assessment and acoustic principles
• Experience using acoustic modelling software and interpreting results
• Confident in producing technical reports and communicating findings to clients
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a wider team
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living within reasonable commuting distance of the London office

• Clear communication
• Analytical thinking
• Organisational skills
• Acoustic modelling software (CadnaA, SoundPLAN, NoiseMap)
• Environmental noise assessment principles
• Reporting and technical writing

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