Job Description
Senior & Principal Acoustic Consultants
£55,000+ DOEBedfordshire | Hybrid Working (2 days office / 3 days home or site)
Zest4Talent is proud to be partnering with a well-established, medium-sized acoustics consultancy with over 25 years industry experience. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now seeking Senior and Principal Acoustic Consultants to join their highly experienced team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy recognised for technical excellence, long-standing client relationships, and a genuinely supportive culture.
The Role
As a Senior or Principal Acoustic Consultant, you will deliver high-quality acoustics consultancy services across a diverse range of projects within the built environment. Projects typically include planning acoustics, building acoustics, and mechanical plant noise assessments.
In addition to hands-on technical work, you will play a key role in mentoring and developing junior consultants, contributing to technical standards, and supporting the wider growth of the business.
The role operates on a hybrid working model, with two days per week in the Bedfordshire office and flexibility for site and home working.
About You
This role would suit a confident, commercially aware acoustics professional with proven experience in construction acoustics and client-facing consultancy work.
You will ideally have:
* A strong academic background in Acoustics or a related discipline (e.g. Physics, Audio Technology)
* Membership of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA)
* Strong technical experience across planning acoustics, building acoustics, and environmental / mechanical noise
* Experience managing projects from inception through to completion
* The credibility to represent the business at client, design team, and project meetings
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* An interest in mentoring, leadership, and business development (particularly at Principal level)
Whats on Offer
* Competitive salary circa £50,000+, depending on experience
* Profit-share bonus scheme
* Discounted private medical insurance
* Clear long-term career progression and leadership opportunities
* A collaborative, people-focused working environment
* Exposure to high-profile, technically challenging acoustics projects
* A healthy balance between professional responsibility and flexibility
If youre looking for a Senior or Principal Acoustic Consultant role where you can genuinely influence projects, people, and the future direction of a consultancy, this could be an excellent next step.
Apply now via Zest4Talent for a confidential discussion.
Zest4Talent is a specialist recruitment agency working in partnership with its clients. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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