Senior Acoustician | Acoustics

Arup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Arup, Sydney, is seeking a Senior Acoustician to lead acoustics, noise and vibration projects from planning through delivery. You will guide project teams, ensure high-quality outputs, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes delivering robust technical solutions, coordinating cross-disciplinary inputs, and contributing to business development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead acoustics projects and teams.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with empirical, analytical, and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage medium- to large-scale acoustics, noise, and vibration projects from planning to delivery.
• Resolve complex acoustical engineering challenges and interpret data clearly.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and supervise colleagues across disciplines.
• Communicate technical acoustics advice in client meetings, reports and presentations.
• Manage project performance, timelines, budgets, and fee proposals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Acoustics

Project management

Client relations

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering

Job description

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a Senior Acoustician, you will lead and manage acoustics, noise, and vibration projects while delivering technically robust and creative solutions for clients. You will also play a key role in guiding project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and supporting the development of junior team members.

The Opportunity

• Manage and deliver medium-sized acoustics, noise, and vibration consulting projects from planning through execution.
• Resolve complex acoustical engineering challenges and provide clear interpretations and conclusions from technical data.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, supervising colleagues and collaborating with engineers from other disciplines.
• Communicate technical acoustics advice through meetings, reports, and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project performance including timelines, budgets, client enquiries, and preparation of fee proposals.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development activities.

Is this role right for you?

• A tertiary degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline, with a recognised professional qualification.
• At least 6 years’ experience in acoustics consulting or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of acoustics, noise, and vibration principles, including relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience using empirical, analytical, and simulation tools and preparing high-quality technical reports.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and commercial skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships and deliver practical solutions under tight deadlines.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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