Acoustic Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible and hybrid working

25 days' annual leave

Buy or sell annual leave

Private medical insurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced sick pay

Pension up to 5% employer contribution

Professional development support

Career progression opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

London-based consultancy is seeking an Acoustic Engineer to join its team. The role involves a mix of acoustic design, site work and technical reporting across varied projects including commercial, residential and cultural developments.

You will work with architects, MEP engineers and other consultants from early design through to completion, carrying out surveys, producing calculations, and supporting design work with a focus on building acoustics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics or related.
• Experience in acoustic consultancy or engineering environment.
• Experience carrying out acoustic surveys and assessments.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a wider project team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out acoustic surveys and site measurements.
• Producing calculations, assessments and technical reports.
• Supporting acoustic design work across a range of projects.
• Using acoustic modelling and analysis software.
• Working alongside architects, engineers and wider project teams.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.

Skills

Building acoustics

Site surveys

Report writing

Client-facing

Education

Degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics or related

Tools

Acoustic modelling software

Job description

Acoustic Engineer

London | £38,000-£42,000 + benefits

A well-established engineering consultancy is looking for an Acoustic Engineer to join its London team.

This is a good opportunity for someone with experience in building acoustics who wants to work on a varied range of projects and continue developing their technical and client-facing experience.

The team works closely with architects, MEP engineers and other consultants, so the role will suit someone who enjoys being involved in projects from the early design stages through to completion.

The role

Day to day, the successful candidate will be involved in a mix of acoustic design, site work and technical reporting. Projects are varied and can include commercial, residential, hospitality, cultural and other specialist developments.

• Carrying out acoustic surveys and site measurements
• Producing calculations, assessments and technical reports
• Supporting acoustic design work across a range of projects
• Using acoustic modelling and analysis software
• Working alongside architects, engineers and wider project teams
• Attending site visits and project meetings
• Providing practical technical advice to clients and colleagues
• Managing their own workload while receiving support from senior members of the team

What they're looking for

They are looking for someone with experience in acoustic consultancy, ideally with a focus on building acoustics.

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• A degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics or a related subject
• Experience working within an acoustic consultancy or engineering environment
• Experience carrying out acoustic surveys and assessments
• A good understanding of building acoustics
• Strong report-writing and communication skills
• The ability to work well as part of a wider project team
• A proactive approach and an interest in continuing to develop professionally

What's on offer

Alongside a salary of £38,000-£42,000, the company offers a strong benefits package designed to support flexibility, wellbeing and long-term career development.

• Nine-day fortnight - the option to work compressed hours and take every other Friday, or another agreed day, off with no reduction in pay
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
• The option to buy or sell annual leave
• Private medical insurance, with the option to add dependants
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced sick pay and wider wellbeing support
• A contributory pension scheme with up to a 5% employer contribution
• Support towards professional development, technical training and professional accreditations
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• A range of flexible benefits and employee discounts
• Access to social, community and networking groups

Location: London

Salary: £38,000-£42,000 + benefits

This would suit an Acoustic Engineer who has already gained some consultancy experience and is now looking for a role where they can take on more responsibility, work on a broad range of projects and continue progressing their career.