Senior/Principal Acoustic Consultant

Wave Dynamics Acoustic Consultants (http://www.wdacoustics.com) are seeking a Senior or Principal Acoustic Consultant with a strong background in building acoustics to join our growing team. This role is UK-based, supporting projects across both the UK and Ireland.

This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to take on a technical leadership role, contributing to the delivery of high-quality building acoustics work while supporting business growth and shaping the future direction of the company.

Wave Dynamics is a market-leading acoustic consultancy operating across London, Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, and Cork.

We deliver high-profile projects across the built environment, including:

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• Residential and mixed-use developments
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• Healthcare, education and commercial schemes
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• Industrial and specialist buildings
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Our work is grounded in technical excellence, pragmatic design advice, and compliance with UK & Irish standards, with a strong focus on building acoustics design, testing, and compliance.

This role is suited to an experienced consultant (6–10+ years’ experience) looking to:

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• Lead technically complex building acoustics projects
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• Take ownership of client relationships
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• Play a key role in a growing consultancy with clear progression to senior leadership
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• Lead and manage building acoustics projects from concept through completion
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• Deliver detailed design advice on:
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• Sound insulation (Part E / TGD-E compliance)
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• Internal ambient noise
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• Building services noise and vibration
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• Room acoustics (where relevant)
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• Undertake and oversee:
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• Acoustic modelling (e.g. INSUL, Odeon, EASE)
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• Sound insulation testing and reporting
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• Technical calculations in line with ISO / BS standards
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• Provide clear, practical advice to architects, developers, and contractors
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• Support and mentor junior staff in technical delivery and reporting
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• Contribute to business development, including proposal preparation and client engagement
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• Maintain high-quality, report-ready technical outputs
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• Strong experience in building acoustics consultancy with a proven project track record
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• Solid understanding of:
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• Part E / TGD-E
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• BS and ISO acoustic standards
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• Acoustic design for residential and mixed-use developments
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• Experience with:
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• INSUL, SoundPlan (or equivalent), and room acoustics software
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• Strong technical reporting and communication skills
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• Ability to manage projects and client relationships independently
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• Full driver’s licence
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• Experience across both UK and Irish regulatory environments
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• Membership of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA or working towards)
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• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. IOA Diploma or MSc in Acoustics)
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• Experience in environmental acoustics (supporting role)
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• Competitive salary, aligned with experience
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• Structured CPD and tailored training plan
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• Clear progression pathway.
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• Pension contribution
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• Expenses and benefits package
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• Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of a fast-expanding consultancy
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To apply, please send your CV to Karen at [email protected].

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. For an informal discussion, contact our London office on +44 (0)20 8157 2967.