Acoustic Consultant

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Brighton, Sussex
  • Sep 11, 2025
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Job Title: Acoustic Consultant
Location: Brighton
Salary: 32,000 - 42,000 + Benefits

A well-established consultancy is seeking an experienced Acoustic Consultant to join its expanding team in Brighton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically capable consultant with experience in environmental noise, building acoustics, and infrastructure projects to progress their career within a supportive and dynamic environment.

As an Acoustic Consultant, you will be responsible for managing and delivering projects across a range of sectors, carrying out noise surveys, acoustic modelling, and preparing high-quality technical reports. You will work closely with clients, architects, planners, and design teams to deliver practical and innovative acoustic solutions.

Benefits for the role of Acoustic Consultant include:

  • Competitive salary of 32,000 - 42,000 depending on experience

  • Pension scheme and private healthcare

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

  • Ongoing CPD funding and clear progression opportunities

Duties for the role of Acoustic Consultant include:

  • Undertaking site visits, environmental noise monitoring, and acoustic assessments

  • Delivering building acoustics work including sound insulation and room acoustics

  • Producing high-quality technical reports for clients and planning authorities

  • Liaising with project teams, stakeholders, and clients throughout project delivery

  • Supporting junior consultants and contributing to business development

Skills and experience required for the role of Acoustic Consultant:

  • Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, or related subject

  • 2-4 years' experience in acoustic consultancy

  • Knowledge of relevant standards such as BS4142, BS8233, and BB93

  • Proficiency with acoustic modelling software such as CadnaA or SoundPLAN

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Full UK driving licence

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Acoustics, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. There are many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.