Senior Acoustic Consultant
Location: Glasgow
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be hiring on behalf of a leading environmental and engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant to support the continued growth of its expanding Transmission & Distribution team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and technically strong Senior Acoustic Consultant to work on nationally significant infrastructure and energy projects across the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Acoustics Team delivering assessments for substations, converter stations, underground cables, overhead lines, wind farms, battery storage developments, solar schemes and wider energy infrastructure projects.
The role sits within a multidisciplinary Environment & Engineering division that supports developers in delivering energy projects from concept through to construction.
The Role
The successful Senior Acoustic Consultant will be responsible for:
Undertaking data analysis, noise modelling, assessments and reporting
Producing high-quality technical noise assessment reports
Managing projects, budgets and programme delivery
Preparing fee proposals and supporting bid submissions
Maintaining and developing client relationships
Supporting business development activities and attending industry events
Collaborating with multidisciplinary environmental and engineering teams
Requirements
Applicants should ideally possess:
Experience undertaking noise impact assessments for electricity Transmission & Distribution projects in the UK or Ireland
Strong understanding of UK and Irish noise assessment standards
A relevant degree in acoustics, engineering or a related scientific discipline
Full or Associate Membership of the Institute of Acoustics
Excellent technical reporting and communication skills
Strong project management and organisational abilities
A proactive and solution-focused approach
A full UK or Irish driving licence
Desirable Skills
Consultancy and client-facing experience
Experience using CadnaA noise modelling software
Coding or programming knowledge
IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
Active involvement within the acoustics industry or professional community
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
Career progression within a growing consultancy
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and renewable energy projects
Collaborative and supportive team cultureFor more information or to apply, please contact Amir Gharaati at