Following a large increase in workload, a leading independent multidisciplinary company working nationwide providing design consultancy and on site testing services to the majority of the UK's main contractors have a requirement for a Senior Acoustic Consultant with a strong background in Building Acoustics to help grow and shape their Acoustics, Noise and Vibration department. Successful applicants will have a proven track record in consultancy relating to building and engineering projects, you will also have strong project management and business development skills with a good working knowledge of the building regulations. In return you will have the opportunity to further develop your career within this thriving sector working on exciting building and infrastructure projects in the UK.
Qualifications
1. Degree in acoustics, physics, mechanical engineering or other related discipline
2. Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics
3. Chartered status preferred
Experience
1. Proven relevant building acoustics experience gained working in an acoustics consultancy on building projects (including schools, commercial and residential developments)
2. A full, clean UK car driving license would be preferred
3. Good written, verbal and presentation skills
4. Be numerate, literate and familiar with IT and software appropriate to the project tasks
5. Good working knowledge of all relevant codes of practice and industry standards
6. Be able to work and travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.
7. Strong technical, commercial, mentoring and interpersonal skills
8. An ability to communicate effectively
9. Be keen to identify and develop new work streams/opportunities
10. Be commercially aware
11. Be highly motivated, conscientious and diligent with attention to detail
12. Flexible and prepared to take on a new challenge.
13. Experience of ODEON modelling will be an advantage
Duties
1. To undertake and manage the acoustic input to our building and engineering projects
2. Attend design team meetings and advise architects and engineers on design issues relating to acoustics, noise and vibration.
3. Prepare commercial proposals and project manage the acoustic input to projects
4. Assist with business development activities and client relationship management.
5. Resolve complex acoustical engineering issues assuring compliance with statutory bodies
6. Supervise and co-ordinate the work of others
7. Manage project teams to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines
8. Financial forecasting and control of projects to ensure that they remain within budget
9. Contribute to group expansion and develop and maintain business through networking, contact nurturing and presentations
Projects
Examples of projects include road schemes, bridges, harbors, schools, sports stadia, offices, hotels, hospitals, tall buildings, buildings for performance, airports, convention centres and high quality residential and commercial developments.
This is a permanent role.
Job Info
Job Title: Senior Acoustic Consultant
Company: Penguin Recruitment
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Posted: Mar 31st 2025
Closes: May 1st 2025
Sector: Contract
Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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