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Senior Acoustic Consultant - London

Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading consultancy to recruit an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant for their London office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished acoustics professional with strong noise and vibration expertise to take a key role in delivering high-profile consultancy projects and expert witness services. You will join a specialist team recognised for providing innovative, compliant, and practical solutions across a wide range of sectors.

The Role

As a Senior Acoustic Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering technical acoustic and vibration services, supporting planning and compliance work, and providing expert advice to clients. Projects will span commercial, educational, residential, and industrial developments.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake noise impact assessments for plant, machinery, and noise-sensitive developments

Design and implement acoustic solutions for commercial, educational, and industrial buildings

Address sound insulation, acoustic privacy, and reverberation control issues

Develop compliant designs for open-plan offices and internal environments

Provide expert advice on planning appeals, disputes, and nuisance cases

Deliver forensic investigations and expert witness services for noise and vibration claims

Ensure compliance with current standards, legislation, and best practice

Stay informed on emerging technologies and acoustic product developments

About You

Degree qualified in Acoustics, Engineering, or a related discipline

Proven experience in acoustic and vibration consultancy at a senior level

Strong knowledge of noise measurement, assessment, and regulatory frameworks

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Confident communicator, able to present technical findings to non-technical audiences

Membership of the IOA or similar professional body is desirable

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects

Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced acoustic and vibration specialists

Interested?

For more information about this role or to explore other opportunities in Acoustics, please contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment

Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client