Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant – Infrastructure Projects

Location: Leeds
Full-Time | Hybrid (Primarily office-based in Leeds)
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is excited to be hiring on behalf of a leading UK environmental consultancy for a Senior or Principal Acoustic Consultant to join their growing infrastructure team in Leeds.

The Role

Based in Leeds, this role involves delivering high-quality acoustic assessments for nationally significant infrastructure projects including DCOs, EIAs, and complex multi-disciplinary planning submissions across road, rail, and airport sectors.

You will:

• Lead or support noise modelling, assessment, and reporting

• Contribute to planning strategies and stakeholder engagement

• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with technical teams

• Help shape noise frameworks for major UK infrastructure schemes

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with a background in environmental acoustics, particularly those with experience in infrastructure projects. You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong acoustic modelling and data interpretation skills

• Experience with road, rail, or airport schemes

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Knowledge of UK noise regulations

• A proactive, detail-oriented approach

• A full UK driving licence is desirable

Postgraduate qualifications or chartership are a plus, but not essential.

What You’ll Get

Join a purpose-driven consultancy in Leeds offering:

• Competitive salary + flexible working

• Enhanced pension, private medical insurance

• Generous and growing holiday allowance

• Life assurance, season ticket loans, and cycle-to-work scheme

• Comprehensive CPD and training programme

• A supportive and collaborative working culture

You’ll be based in Leeds, working alongside experts to deliver critical national infrastructure work while developing your career with long-term growth opportunities.

Apply Today

To apply or learn more, contact Penguin Recruitment
abi.king@penguinrecruitment.co.uk 01792 362018

Penguin Recruitment is proud to represent our client in Leeds. All applications will be treated confidentially.