Senior Acoustic Consultant in York

Full TimeSheffield, South YorkshirePosted 6 days agoReturn to Job SearchSenior Acoustic ConsultantSheffield40,000 – 45,000 per annumReady to step up and lead? My client, a respected independent acoustic consultancy with over three decades of history, is looking for a Senior Acoustic Consultant to take the reins of its North Derbyshire office team.This is a business with a strong reputation, a loyal client base and real momentum. It has recently expanded with a second office, and the Senior Acoustic Consultant will play a central role in shaping how the team grows. If you want your work to be seen, valued and rewarded, this is the kind of company where that happens.The roleAs Senior Acoustic Consultant, you’ll be the go-to technical lead for the office. You’ll supervise and mentor consultants, manage workloads and keep projects moving, while still doing the technical work that made you good at this. You’ll work across a varied portfolio, including planning and building acoustics, noise impact assessments, noise and vibration surveys, UKAS accredited testing and more specialist advisory work.Benefits:Salary of 40,000 – 45,000A genuine leadership position, with real influence over how the office runsStability and reputation: a long-established consultancy with a loyal client baseGrowth: a business on the up, with room for the right person to grow alongside itVaried, high-quality work across planning and building acoustics, noise and vibration, and UKAS accredited testingA close-knit, collaborative, office-based teamEasy access to the M1 and surrounding citiesDuties of a Senior Acoustic Consultant include:Leading and supervising a team of consultants day to dayDelivering complex noise and vibration assessments for planning and development projectsOverseeing building acoustics design, sound insulation testing and compliance workReviewing and signing off technical reports to a high standardManaging client relationships and winning repeat workSupporting the development of junior colleaguesHelping shape the office’s processes, quality and directionWhat we’re looking for:Proven experience in planning and building acoustics, within a consultancy environmentA track record of advanced technical work, beyond routine testing and surveysExperience supervising, mentoring or leading othersStrong report writing and client-facing skillsDegree in acoustics or a related discipline, ideally with IOA membershipFull UK driving licenceEligibility to work in the UKThis is a full-time, office-based position. The team works together in the office, and the Senior Acoustic Consultant is expected to be present as the hub of that team.If you’re an experienced acoustician ready to take on a leadership role with a genuine say in where the business goes next, this Senior Acoustic Consultant opportunity deserves your attention.To apply, contact Sam Rees at Penguin Recruitment.