Associate - Acoustics

Rappor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution 4%

Life assurance

Wellbeing package

Job summary

Rappor in Manchester is seeking an Associate Acoustic Consultant to join our growing, multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on leading acoustic projects, mentoring juniors, and driving business development across the Northwest region.

You will work directly with our national discipline leader, contribute to technical outputs such as noise assessments, and engage with clients and stakeholders to grow our acoustic consultancy services.

Responsibilities

• Project manage small to large acoustic projects, from inception through to implementation.
• Financially manage projects from drafting fee proposals through to invoicing.
• Generate regular project enquiries resulting in monthly appointments.
• Assist with the day-to-day mentoring or management of junior staff members and provide support with technical queries from colleagues.
• Preparation of technical outputs, such as noise assessments.
• Liaise with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
• Represent the company at meetings, inquiries, public consultations and exhibitions.
• Undertake site visits.
• Actively carry out business development for the company.
• Identify opportunities for growth within new sectors and project locations
• Identify candidates for recruitment and interview

Job description

Opportunity for an Associate Acoustic Consultant to join our growing, multidisciplinary team in Manchester. In this role you will be working directly with our national discipline leader and in the thick of the growth and development of our Acoustic Consultancy service and the Manchester/ Northwest region.

Our Manchester team and this role are based in Beehive Lofts on Jersey Street ('the most luxurious coworking space in Manchester'- check it out here).

The role and requirements

• Project manage small to large acoustic projects, from inception through to implementation.
• Financially manage projects from drafting fee proposals through to invoicing.
• Generate regular project enquiries resulting in monthly appointments.
• Assist with the day-to-day mentoring or management of junior staff members and provide support with technical queries from colleagues.
• Preparation of technical outputs, such as noise assessments.
• Liaise with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
• Represent the company at meetings, inquiries, public consultations and exhibitions.
• Undertake site visits.
• Actively carry out business development for the company.
• Identify opportunities for growth within new sectors and project locations
• Identify candidates for recruitment and interview

About Rappor

Our philosophy is simple: we invest in our people and build partnerships with our stakeholders, resulting in a dynamic and successful business that benefits everyone. As a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy, our outputs contribute to the built environment we all occupy. Our four values include 'living our best life' and 'celebrating our team', and we provide lots of opportunities to do just that. We currently number over 80 people across the UK, based out of five principal offices, and celebrated our 10-year anniversary in 2025!

Rewarding you

• Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday, plus the period between Christmas and New Year, and an additional day for every three years' service up to an additional five days
• 4% contribution towards your company pension
• Life assurance
• Access to the Company's wellbeing package, including a Cycle2work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Program (providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters) and social events throughout the year.

We believe in having equity throughout our business and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We know that diverse teams are strong teams and strive to be a great home for all our people. Let us know what you need to be your best self with Rappor.