Senior Acoustic Consultant

Senior & Principal Acoustic Consultants £55,000 DOE Bedfordshire | Hybrid Working (2 days office / 3 days home or site) Zest4

Talent 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.

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