Senior​/Principal Acoustic Consultant

Position: Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant (Permanent)
Principal Acoustic Consultant - London

Location:

London
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Working Pattern:
Hybrid / flexible

A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Acoustic Consultant to lead and rebuild its in-house acoustics capability in London. With acoustics currently being outsourced due to previous performance issues, this is a rare opportunity for a senior consultant to take ownership, raise standards, and develop a high-performing team within a growing business.

This position suits someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants the backing of a larger organisation, while still having real influence over direction, delivery, and growth.

The Opportunity

Based from London, you will take the lead in delivering and developing the acoustics offering. You'll work on a varied project portfolio and play a key role in bringing acoustics capability back in-house while supporting wider business development.

Typical project types include:

Wind farms

Planning and development

Residential housing

Battery energy storage (BESS)

Employment and industrial facilities

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of acoustics projects from start to finish, ensuring high technical quality

Produce and review technical reports and support planning submissions

Act as the technical lead for internal stakeholders and external clients

Drive improvements to processes, quality assurance, and best practice

Reduce reliance on outsourcing by bringing work in-house

Support business development and help grow the acoustics service line

Mentor junior staff and contribute to building a future acoustics team in London

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Proven experience at Senior/Principal level within acoustic consultancy

Strong technical delivery and client-facing capability

A track record of producing high-quality work and maintaining standards

A proactive, commercial, and entrepreneurial approach to growth

Motivation to build a team and shape a service line long-term

This role would also suit an independent consultant ready to move into a bigger platform with security, resources and long-term progression.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hybrid and flexible working, with a base in London

Genuine opportunity to lead and grow an in-house acoustics function

Strong progression route and the chance to build your own team

Interesting workstream across renewables, planning and infrastructure

The salary range for this position is £45,000 - £55,000, reflecting the seniority and the growth opportunity attached to the role.

Apply

If you're looking for a London-based Principal role where you can take ownership, build something significant, and step into long-term leadership - this opportunity is for you!

Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment for further information