Senior​/Principal Acoustic Consultant

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.

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.

• Wind farms
• Planning and development
• Residential housing
• Battery energy storage (BESS)
• Employment and industrial facilities

• 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

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.

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £,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.

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