Senior / Principal Acoustic Consultant
  • England,South East,Surrey
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Description:
Associate Acoustic Consultant - Surrey
Location:Surrey
Salary:£55,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)


A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Acoustic Consultant to lead and rebuild its in-house acoustics capability in Surrey. This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of the service line in Surrey, bringing work back in-house, improving technical standards, and supporting long-term growth with the backing of a wider, established business.
With a competitive package of £55,000 - £65,000, this role offers a genuine leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys technical delivery, client engagement, and developing a growing function. The £55,000 - £65,000 salary reflects both the seniority of the position and the chance to shape the future acoustics offering.
The Role Based in Surrey, you will lead acoustics projects from start to finish, acting as the technical point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. You’ll work across a varied portfolio and play a key role in developing processes, quality assurance, and best practice, while supporting wider business development.
Typical project types include:
* Wind farms

* Planning and development

* Residential housing

* Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

* Employment and industrial facilities

Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver acoustics projects end-to-end, ensuring high technical quality

* Produce, review, and sign-off technical reports and planning submissions

* Provide technical leadership to clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders

* Improve internal processes, QA, and delivery standards

* Reduce reliance on outsourcing by bringing acoustics work back in-house

* Support business development and help grow the acoustics service line

* Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a future team in Surrey

About You We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
* Proven experience at Senior / Associate level within acoustic consultancy

* Strong technical delivery and confident client-facing skills

* A proactive and commercial mindset, with an interest in growing a service

* The drive to shape a function long-term and build capability in Surrey

What’s On Offer * Competitive £55,000 - £65,000 salary package

* Hybrid and flexible working with a base in Surrey

* Clear progression route and the chance to build a team over time

* Interesting workstream across planning, renewables and infrastructure

Apply If you’re looking for an Associate-level role in Surrey where you can take ownership, build something long-term, and have real influence, please get in touch.
Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment for further information.
Job number 3326142

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