Associate Director, Acoustics — Lead Complex Projects

Black & White Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking an Associate Director to lead acoustics consultancy projects across building, infrastructure and environmental sectors in Greater London. You will provide technical and strategic leadership, support project delivery, develop client relationships and shape the growth of the acoustics function.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure acoustic performance aligns with design, operations, and commercial goals.

Qualifications

• Strong acoustics consultancy experience across building, infrastructure or environmental projects.
• Ability to lead technical delivery and provide quality assurance on project outputs.
• Experience managing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of acoustic assessment methodologies and industry best practice.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead acoustics consultancy projects and provide technical leadership across developments.
• Oversee acoustic assessments and design advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project delivery, develop client relationships and shape growth of the acoustics function.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to balance operational, technical and commercial objectives.

Skills

Acoustics

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Delivery leadership

Job description

Black & White Engineering is seeking an Associate Director to lead acoustics consultancy projects across building, infrastructure and environmental sectors in Greater London. You will provide technical and strategic leadership, support project delivery, develop client relationships and shape the growth of the acoustics function.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure acoustic performance aligns with design, operations, and commercial goals.