Senior Acoustic Consultant

Senior Acoustic Consultant
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE

Are you a Senior Acoustic Consultant ready to take ownership of a new regional presence?

I’m working with a highly respected acoustic consultancy with established offices across the South of England. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now looking to appoint their first Senior Acoustic Consultant in Manchester — someone who can operate autonomously, lead projects independently, and play a key role in developing the company’s footprint in the North West.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with responsibility and progression — not just delivering projects, but helping to shape and grow a regional team around you.

The Role

As the Senior Acoustic Consultant in Manchester, you will:

Lead and deliver a range of architectural and environmental acoustics projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
Carry out site surveys including noise and vibration monitoring
Produce high-quality technical reports and environmental assessments
Use modelling software such as CadnaA and ODEON
Liaise directly with architects, planners, engineers and developers
Operate independently while maintaining close collaboration with the wider southern offices
Support the long-term growth of the Manchester office, with scope to build and mentor a teamThis role will suit someone confident in managing their own workload and client relationships, who is motivated by the opportunity to help establish and grow a regional presence.

What We’re Looking For

4+ years’ experience within acoustic consultancy
Strong experience in environmental noise and/or building acoustics
Degree qualified in Acoustics or a related discipline
Membership of the IOA (or working towards)
Proficiency in CadnaA, ODEON or similar modelling software
Solid understanding of industry standards such as BS4142, BS8233 and BB93
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage projects independentlyWhat’s on Offer

£40,000 – £45,000 salary (DOE)
Performance-related bonus
Generous annual leave allowance
Strong pension contribution
Private medical insurance
TIL for overtime worked
Pool cars and company credit card for expenses
Two paid professional memberships
Clear pathway to leadership as the Manchester team growsWhy Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established consultancy with an excellent reputation for quality and technical excellence — while having the autonomy and influence of a start-up-style regional role.

If you’re a Senior Acoustic Consultant in Manchester looking for more ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to build something long-term, this could be a fantastic move.

To discuss confidentially, please get in touch with Charlotte Lavender at Aztrum for more information