Position: Acoustic Consultant
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 DOE
A nationwide building consultancy that delivers expertise in building safety, environmental compliance and technical project support across the built environment. Due to ongoing expansion, they are seeking an Acoustic Consultant to join their growing acoustics and environmental division.
This is a great opportunity for someone with around 1-3 years of consultancy experience to develop their career across environmental, architectural and building acoustics. You'll contribute to design teams, produce high-quality assessments and play a key role in client-facing project delivery.
Main Duties
Technical Work
Undertake environmental noise and vibration monitoring, baseline surveys and compliance assessments
Use industry-standard modelling tools (CadnaA, SoundPLAN, Odeon, Insul) to carry out acoustic modelling
Produce clear, accurate reports in line with BS4142, BS8233, BS5228, ProPG, WHO and other relevant standards
Deliver building acoustics services including sound insulation design, reverberation analysis and internal noise criteria assessments
Help develop noise control and mitigation strategies for planning and building design
Project Management
Oversee projects from initiation to completion, maintaining technical accuracy, controlling budgets and meeting deadlines
Prepare proposals, quotations and supporting documentation
Communicate effectively with clients, planners and design teams
Attend site inspections and design meetings, offering clear, professional guidance
Compliance
Ensure all work complies with current legislation, standards and best-practice guidance
Keep accurate records of surveys, equipment calibration and QA documentation
Skills & Experience
Essential
Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science or a similar field
1-3 years' experience in acoustic consultancy
Solid understanding of UK acoustic standards and guidance
Confident using sound level meters and monitoring equipment
Strong analytical abilities with excellent reporting and communication skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Good organisational and time-management skills
Proactive, solution-oriented attitude
Desirable
IOA membership (AMIOA/MIOA) or working towards it
Experience with modelling software such as CadnaA or SoundPLAN
Knowledge of vibration assessments and monitoring
Experience in architectural acoustics or mechanical services noise control
Benefits
Up to 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Support for professional development, including IOA membership and training
Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and high-profile projects
Flexible working options
Supportive team culture with clear career progression
Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, hospital benefits, etc.)
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Workplace pension
Company sick pay after probation
If you'd like to learn more about this Acoustic Consultant vacancy, or discuss other acoustics roles, please get in touch with Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.
This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy