Job Title: Senior Acoustic Consultant
Location: Norwich (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
A respected and expanding acoustic consultancy is looking for a Senior Acoustic Consultant to join its Norwich team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced acoustician to lead complex projects, support team development, and play a key role in strengthening the consultancy’s presence across the East of England.
As a Senior Acoustic Consultant, you’ll take ownership of building and environmental acoustics projects, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality technical work across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and education.
Benefits for the role of Senior Acoustic Consultant include:
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£45,000 – £55,000 salary (DOE)
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Hybrid and flexible working
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25+ days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension & private medical options
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CPD funding and a clear pathway to Principal level
Duties for the role of Senior Acoustic Consultant include:
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Leading and delivering environmental noise and building acoustics projects
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Preparing high-quality technical reports, modelling outputs, and assessments
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Managing key client accounts and contributing to business development
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Supporting and mentoring junior consultants
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Providing expert advice to planners, developers, and design teams
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Ensuring compliance with relevant standards (BS4142, BS8233, ProPG, etc.)
Skills and experience required:
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4+ years’ experience in acoustic consultancy
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Strong technical expertise in building acoustics and/or environmental noise
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Excellent communication and report-writing skills
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Proficiency with modelling software (e.g., SoundPLAN, CadnaA, Odeon)
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Degree in Acoustics, Physics, Environmental Science, or related discipline
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Full UK driving licence
If this role sounds like the right next step, or you are looking for other Acoustics roles, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment.
This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.
