Senior Acoustic Consultant in Northampton, Northamptonshire

Senior Acoustic Consultant
Northampton
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum + benefits

Your next step is a seat at the table, not just a bigger job title.

My client is a respected specialist acoustics consultancy that is growing and wants an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant to help lead that growth. You'll run your own projects, advise clients directly and help develop the consultants around you. The team is friendly and social, and the business invests in its people.

You'll work on a varied portfolio across commercial sectors, with exposure to high-profile clients and a team of industry experts to learn from. There is a clear, structured path all the way up to Director level for people who want it.

Your package

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• 25 days' holiday, increasing with service
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Pension with employer contributions
• Company mobile phone
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing training and mentoring

Day-to-day duties of a Senior Acoustic Consultant:

• Run projects from first enquiry to final delivery, on time and on budget
• Carry out site visits, noise measurements and technical assessments
• Write high-quality reports and give clients clear, confident advice
• Lead and present at client meetings
• Manage fee proposals and invoicing
• Spot opportunities for repeat and new business
• Mentor and support junior consultants

Your background

• 3-5 years' experience in acoustics consultancy
• A BSc/BEng or similar (a 2:1 or above is preferred)
• Membership of the IOA, or working towards it
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project finances
• Experience mentoring or supporting more junior colleagues
• A full UK driving licence

You'll be collaborative, proactive and personable, with the confidence to represent the business in front of clients.

If you're a Senior Acoustic Consultant, or a consultant ready to become one, and want more ownership, a bonus and a route to the top, contact Sam Rees at Penguin Recruitment.