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:

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary (DOE)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25+ days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension & private medical options
• CPD funding and a clear pathway to Principal level

Duties for the role of Senior Acoustic Consultant include:

• Leading and delivering environmental noise and building acoustics projects
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, modelling outputs, and assessments
• Managing key client accounts and contributing to business development
• Supporting and mentoring junior consultants
• Providing expert advice to planners, developers, and design teams
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards (BS4142, BS8233, ProPG, etc.)

Skills and experience required:

• 4+ years’ experience in acoustic consultancy
• Strong technical expertise in building acoustics and/or environmental noise
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Proficiency with modelling software (e.g., SoundPLAN, CadnaA, Odeon)
• Degree in Acoustics, Physics, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• 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.