In brief
This senior consultant role oversees acoustic design and testing services for building and engineering projects across the UK. The work involves managing project teams, advising design partners on noise and vibration issues, and driving business development to expand the department's commercial reach.
Best for
Experienced acoustic consultants with a background in building and engineering projects.
Non-negotiable
Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics is required.
Worth knowing
The role requires the ability to travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.
What you need
Required
Acoustics degree
Clearly required in the listing
Institute of Acoustics membership
Clearly required in the listing
Building acoustics experience
Clearly required in the listing
Project management
Clearly required in the listing
Building regulations knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Mentoring
Strongly implied by the listing
Commercial awareness
Clearly required in the listing
ODEON
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Chartered status
Clearly required in the listing
UK driving license
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage acoustic project input
Clearly stated in the job description.
Advise design teams
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare commercial proposals
Clearly stated in the job description.
Resolve engineering issues
Clearly stated in the job description.
Supervise project teams
Clearly stated in the job description.
Control project finances
Clearly stated in the job description.
Develop business opportunities
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“…mplex acoustical engineering issues assuring compliance with statutory bodies Supervise and co-ordinate the work of others Manage project teams to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines…”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
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 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 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 environmental and buildings projects in the UK. Qualifications Degree in acoustics, physics, mechanical engineering or other related discipline Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics Chartered status preferred Experience Proven relevant building acoustics experience gained working in an acoustics consultancy on building projects (including schools, commercial and residential developments) A full, clean UK car driving license would be preferred Good written, verbal and presentation skills Be numerate, literate and familiar with IT and software appropriate to the project tasks Good working knowledge of all relevant codes of practice and industry standards Be able to work and travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas. Strong technical, commercial, mentoring and interpersonal skills An ability to communicate effectively Be keen to identify and develop new work streams/opportunities Be commercially aware Be highly motivated, conscientious and diligent with attention to detail Flexible and prepared to take on a new challenge. Experience of ODEON modelling will be an advantage Duties To undertake and manage the acoustic input to our building and engineering projects Attend design team meetings and advise architects and engineers on design issues relating to acoustics, noise and vibration. Prepare commercial proposals and project manage the acoustic input to projects Assist with business development activities and client relationship management. Resolve complex acoustical engineering issues assuring compliance with statutory bodies Supervise and co-ordinate the work of others Manage project teams to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines Financial forecasting and control of projects to ensure that they remain within budget Contribute to group expansion and develop and maintain business through networking, contact nurturing and presentations Interested in this or other roles in Acoustics? Please do not hesitate to contact Amir Gharaati on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
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