Job Description
Senior Acoustic Consultant
Location: Glasgow
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be hiring on behalf of a leading environmental and engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant to support the continued growth of its expanding Transmission & Distribution team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and technically strong Senior Acoustic Consultant to work on nationally significant infrastructure and energy projects across the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Acoustics Team delivering assessments for substations, converter stations, underground cables, overhead lines, wind farms, battery storage developments, solar schemes and wider energy infrastructure projects.
The role sits within a multidisciplinary Environment & Engineering division that supports developers in delivering energy projects from concept through to construction.
The Role
The successful Senior Acoustic Consultant will be responsible for:
- Undertaking data analysis, noise modelling, assessments and reporting
- Producing high-quality technical noise assessment reports
- Managing projects, budgets and programme delivery
- Preparing fee proposals and supporting bid submissions
- Maintaining and developing client relationships
- Supporting business development activities and attending industry events
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary environmental and engineering teams
Requirements
Applicants should ideally possess:
- Experience undertaking noise impact assessments for electricity Transmission & Distribution projects in the UK or Ireland
- Strong understanding of UK and Irish noise assessment standards
- A relevant degree in acoustics, engineering or a related scientific discipline
- Full or Associate Membership of the Institute of Acoustics
- Excellent technical reporting and communication skills
- Strong project management and organisational abilities
- A proactive and solution-focused approach
- A full UK or Irish driving licence
Desirable Skills
- Consultancy and client-facing experience
- Experience using CadnaA noise modelling software
- Coding or programming knowledge
- IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
- Active involvement within the acoustics industry or professional community
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- Career progression within a growing consultancy
- Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and renewable energy projects
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
For more information or to apply, please contact Amir Gharaati at Penguin Recruitment.
