Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Principal Acoustic Consultant - London
£50,000 - £55,000 DOE
We're working with a long-established, multi-disciplinary building services consultancy expanding its London acoustics team. The practice delivers specialist acoustic, noise and vibration advice on major UK developments and complex refurbishments, partnering closely with architects and design teams from concept through completion.
They are seeking a Principal Acoustic Consultant to act as the senior technical authority within the London team, leading complex project delivery, mentoring consultants, and helping shape the strategic direction of the acoustics offering.
The role
This is a senior leadership position combining technical excellence, project oversight and client engagement. You will:
Lead building and architectural acoustics on flagship projects
Direct environmental noise and vibration strategy
Provide expert input into M&E acoustics and mitigation design
Review and sign off high-level reports and modelling
Manage senior client relationships and support work winning
Collaborate with MEP, sustainability and structural disciplines
You will also mentor junior consultants, define technical standards, and strengthen the long-term capability of the acoustics team.
About you
You will demonstrate:
Extensive consultancy experience in acoustics
Recognised technical authority and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of BS 4142, BS 8233, BB93 and ProPG
Experience using CadnaA and/or SoundPLAN
Confidence overseeing complex delivery and QA
Excellent client-facing communication
Desirable
IOA membership or chartership progression
Construction noise & vibration (Section 61) experience
Involvement in business development or team growth
Why apply?
Principal-level leadership role on major London schemes
Collaborative multi-disciplinary environment
Clear pathway toward Associate/Director progression
Opportunity to influence and grow a respected acoustics team
To apply, or more more information, please contact Amir Gharaati at Penguin Recruitment