Senior Acoustic Consultant

Institute of Acoustics; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks an experienced Acoustic Consultant to join their award-winning team in Leeds. This role involves managing client relationships, leading various projects, and providing technical support within the team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in building acoustics, corporate IOA membership, and experience in environmental noise. Competitive salary, employee ownership benefits, and opportunities for personal development are offered.

Benefits

Potential tax-free bonus

8% pension contribution

Flexible working

Free office/site lunches

Qualifications

• Experience in building acoustics and environmental noise is essential.
• Corporate IOA membership is required.
• Driving licence is necessary.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for the Yorkshire region.
• Lead projects of various sizes and produce technical reports.
• Provide technical support while building a Leeds-based team.

Skills

Building acoustics

Environmental noise expertise

Client relationship management

Education

Acoustics (or related) degree / IOA Diploma

Job description

Overview

Opportunity for an associate, principal or senior acoustic consultant. Join Our Award-Winning, 100% Employee-Owned Acoustics Team! Based in Leeds. This role is based in Leeds. Salary: £40k to £70k.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for the Yorkshire region, managing new enquiries, attending meetings and building relationships with local clients over time.
• Lead projects of all sizes, develop acoustic performance criteria and design, liaise with clients/design teams and produce technical reports.
• Provide technical and resourcing support within a welcoming team while helping to build a new Leeds-based team.

Requirements

• Experience in building acoustics and environmental noise is essential. Our current work in Leeds includes residential, leisure and education projects.
• Acoustics (or related) degree / IOA Diploma
• Corporate IOA membership
• Driving licence
• Eligible to work in the UK
• We are also recruiting a Leeds based engineer

Benefits and development

• 100% Employee-Owned: Profit from your hard work with benefits like a potential tax-free bonus
• Knowledge Culture: We share our expertise, apply creative thinking to our work and embrace new technologies.
• Your Development: We offer a diverse range of projects, work with you to create a bespoke development plan and encourage engagement with the wider acoustics community.
• Excellent Rewards: Competitive salaries, 8% pension contribution, flexible working and free office/site lunches
• We pride ourselves on our ability to understand our clients’ requirements and provide practical and cost-effective solutions.

Note: If you’re keen to grow as an acoustic consultant in a challenging and supportive environment, apply now! by 28th February 2026.

Additional context

We look forward to hearing from you. (No agencies please.)

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