Acoustic Consultant (buildings, mechanical services)- Surrey

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an Acoustic Consultant to enhance their acoustic consultancy in Surrey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building acoustics and mechanical services, with an MSc/BSc in Acoustics. Responsibilities include conducting noise surveys, project management, and developing new consultancy solutions. The position offers a competitive salary, in-house training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

In-house training

Highly competitive salary

Friendly and flexible work environment

Continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting for Environmental/Building Acoustics.
• Ability to produce technically accurate reports.
• Specialist understanding of relevant standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background noise surveys.
• Manage the development of a new acoustic consultancy.
• Project management for acoustic product design.

Skills

Consultancy experience in Environmental/Building Acoustics

Personal experience of Noise Modeling

Good communication and client liaison skills

Commercially aware and team player

Technically competent and IT proficient

Education

MSc/BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration

Tools

Noise monitoring equipment

CADNA-A

Job description

A multi-disciplinary consultancy providing acoustic consultancy on a wide range of acoustic design and noise control issues to a wide range of clients and industries throughout the UK has a requirement for an Acoustic Consultant with a strong background in building acoustics and mechanical services to further develop their acoustic consultancy in Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for a suitably qualified acoustic consultant/engineer to progress their career within the sector. The organization is looking to recruit candidates who are self‑motivated and driven to expand the consultancy business with the end goal of directorship.

Qualifications

• Preferably MSc/BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration

Experience

• Consultancy experience in the field Environmental/Building Acoustics
• Experience of consultancy in relation to building services (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Duct work, etc.)
• Technically competent and IT proficient
• Highly motivated
• Commercially aware and team player
• Good communication and client liaison skills
• Personal experience of Noise Modeling using a recognised software package
• Familiarity in using noise monitoring equipment
• The ability to produce technically accurate reports
• Specialist understanding of the required standards and regulations
• Full driving licence

Duties

• Background noise surveys
• Planning Impact assessment to BS4142
• PPG24 Assessments and Building Façade Design
• CRTN/CRN Assessments
• CadnaA – Environmental Noise Prediction
• Internal noise commissioning
• External noise commissioning
• Commercial façade noise assessments
• Construction site noise monitoring
• Noise at Work Assessments
• BB93 School design
• HTM 08‑01 Healthcare facility design
• Manage the development of a new acoustic consultancy as part of an existing company
• Project management for acoustic product design, installation and on‑site supervision of contractors
• Advice on legislation
• Full project management through to completion
• Writing high‑quality reports
• Aid the sales and engineering of the business and material supply solutions
• Support, manage and design hardware solutions including areas of contracting and account management

Projects

• Residential, commercial, industrial, retail and public facilities

Benefits

• In‑house training
• Highly competitive salary
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Continuing professional development

Key Words

Acoustics, Acoustic consultant, Noise, Sound, Vibration, CADNA‑A, Noise monitoring, Noise modelling, IOA, sound reduction index testing, amioa, mioa, PPG24, BB93, PPG24, end 2002/49/ce, bs4142, ISO 17025

For more information or for further vacancies within the Acoustics sector, Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment.