Acoustic Consultant

Location: London (Hybrid Site & Office-Based)Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading independent acoustic consultancy for an ambitious Acoustic Consultant to join their expanding London team.

Our client is a respected specialist consultancy delivering high-quality acoustic solutions across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments throughout the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated graduate or early-career professional who is eager to develop a long-term career within building acoustics.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive consultancy that places a strong emphasis on technical excellence, professional development, and career progression. You'll receive comprehensive training, work alongside experienced consultants, and gain exposure to a wide variety of projects from day one.

As a Graduate Acoustic Consultant, you'll assist with the delivery of building acoustics projects, carrying out on-site surveys and acoustic testing while developing your technical knowledge through structured mentoring and training.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking sound insulation testing in accordance with relevant industry standards.
• Carrying out environmental noise surveys, reverberation time measurements, speech intelligibility assessments, and mechanical services noise testing.
• Installing, maintaining, and retrieving environmental noise and vibration monitoring equipment.
• Assisting with acoustic calculations, modelling, technical analysis, and report writing.
• Preparing technical drawings and project documentation.
• Supporting senior consultants with the delivery of projects across a broad range of sectors.
• Working independently on site while collaborating closely with the wider consultancy team.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• A degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, Architectural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Up to three years' experience within acoustics or a relevant engineering environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Applicants from a construction or engineering background with several years' practical experience who are looking to transition into acoustic consultancy are also encouraged to apply, as full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company pension.
• Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable).
• Structured CPD programme and tailored training plan.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Expenses package.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing specialist consultancy.
• The opportunity to work on prestigious projects across the UK and Ireland.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated graduate to launch their career with a highly regarded acoustic consultancy that values technical excellence, innovation, and professional development.

To apply, or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Amir Gharaati at Penguin Recruitment.