Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant

Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant

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Location: Reading, RG7 4LH Working Hours: Full-time (MondayFriday) Salary: £40,000 £45,000 (DOE) for Senior level / Higher package available for Principal-level candidates
Our client is one of the UKs leading niche environmental consultancies, working within the fields of air quality, noise, vibration, lighting, flood risk, contaminated land and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
They are looking to appoint a Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant to support continued growth across both environmental and building acoustics projects. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with clear responsibility for mentoring junior team members and contributing to high-quality project outcomes.
Youll play a key role in shaping project delivery standards while supporting the development of less experienced consultants.
The Role
Lead and deliver a range of acoustic consultancy projects across: Environmental acoustics (noise impact assessments, surveys, reporting)
Building acoustics (sound insulation testing, design advice, compliance, BREEAM)
Manage projects from initial brief through to completion
Produce high-quality technical reports for planning and compliance
Mentor and support junior consultants, providing technical guidance and oversight
Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery
Ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard

Requirements
Essential
Minimum 5 years experience in acoustic consultancy
Professional membership of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA)
Strong technical capability across both environmental and building acoustics
Proven experience managing projects and delivering reports independently
Ability to mentor and develop junior staff
Strong communication skills and client-facing confidence
Desirable
Stronger experience in either environmental or building acoustics, with some experience in the other discipline
Whats in It For You
23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Stakeholder pension scheme
Paid IOA membership
CPD / training support
Flexible/hybrid working (depending on the individual candidate)
Performance bonus (depending on circumstances)
Car allowance/mileage (if travel required)
Access to wellbeing and HR support resources
Supportive, growing consultancy environment with progression opportunities
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