Acoustic Consultant

Acoustic Consultant

Location: Primarily London-based projects (flexible base, but must be willing to travel)

Team: Acoustics Group within a well-established firm

Reports to: Managing Director of Acoustics

Salary: Up to £50,000 (OTE: £60,000)

About the Acoustics Group

The Acoustics Group operates as a “startup within a business” — offering traditional building acoustics consultancy with a hands-on, fast-paced, and high-standards approach. The team is small but growing, with ambitious plans to expand by 30% this year, working with clients on complex commercial fitouts and niche consultancy projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing end-to-end consultancy on building acoustics and environmental noise projects, typically in the commercial fitout space
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors, architects, and design teams — often attending site meetings and giving live advice
• Performing acoustic testing and analysis (often outside typical office hours — evenings, weekends, etc. — to meet site constraints)
• Writing high-quality technical reports with clear, evidence-based recommendations
• Representing the business at events, client presentations, and exhibitions
• Supporting business development by maintaining and deepening client relationships and helping the group grow

Who We’re Looking For

This isn’t a “plug in numbers and go home” consultancy role. It suits someone who:

• Is hands-on, comfortable doing site work and “mucking in” — regardless of seniority
• Thrives in a startup culture: fast-paced, resourceful, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Is commercially aware: understands the importance of client service and deadlines
• Wants to develop quickly and push their technical understanding — peer-review standards are extremely high
• Is a clear communicator who can explain acoustic concepts to non-specialists
• Has a full UK driving licence and is willing to transport heavy kit (car allowance is provided)

Ideal Experience

We’re flexible on level — we’ll consider strong juniors or mid-career hires — but you must:

• Have a degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering, or a related STEM field. IOA Diploma or Applied Acoustics preferred
• Have at least 4–8 years of practical experience in consultancy, construction acoustics, or environmental noise
• Be familiar with British Standards like BS 8233, BS 4142, and ISO 12255
• Be confident working independently on-site and producing reports with minimal supervision

Nice to Have (but not essential)

• Previous experience at a specialist acoustics consultancy
• Experience working on Stage 3–5 of the building design process
• Exposure to vibration monitoring, oralisation, and planning-related noise assessments

Package & Benefits

• Salary depending on experience (typically £40,000 – £50,000)
• Car allowance (£5,000–£6,000), plus London weighting if applicable (£5,000)
• Employee ownership model – annual share-based bonus (around £2,000 in recent years)
• Generous pension and professional development support
• Flexible working where possible, but must be comfortable with regular travel and anti-social hours

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing team with ambitious plans and a strong client base
• Work on diverse projects — from cutting-edge fitouts to international hotel builds and sonar tank design
• Learn from experienced consultants — the training and peer feedback process is rigorous and transformative
• Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing group within a long-established, reputable firm

Interested?

Call Luke Flynn, Technical Recruitment Consultant on 0116 2545411 or apply now to arrange a call to understand more about this role.