Audio Engineer

Atrium Workforce Solutions UK Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio engineering company is looking for an Audio Engineer in Cambridge to collect high-quality multimedia data and set up recording equipment. The ideal candidate will have solid multimedia setup skills, attention to detail, and a strong interest in sound. This contract role offers a competitive rate of £30-35 per hour and is based onsite. Interested applicants should contact for more details.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of multimedia equipment setup and recording.
• Demonstrated interest in sound and audio, such as playing an instrument.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Collect high-quality multimedia data.
• Set up and calibrate recording equipment.
• Process data using scripts and command line tools.

Skills

Multimedia equipment setup

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

DAWs

Audio interfaces

Excel

Python

Linux

MySQL

Job description

Contract Role - Audio Engineer - Cambridge/Onsite - 12 months - Inside IR35 PAYE

We are seeking a skilled Audio Engineer who will be responsible for collecting high-quality multimedia data, setting up and calibrating recording equipment, and processing data using scripts and command line tools. Most work will be based in our amazing new audio lab featuring anechoic chambers, one of the world's largest configurable acoustic rooms and many other types of space. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in sound and audio, experience in multimedia equipment setup and recording, and proficiency in data processing and management.

Role Overview

• Job Title: Audio Engineer
• Location: Cambridge/Onsite
• Contract Type: Contract
• Duration: 12 months
• Rate: £30-35 per hour PAYE
• 2-4 years - no cap
• Solid understanding of multimedia equipment setup and recording, gained from experience in a sound engineering or AV technician role. Including DAWs, audio interfaces, speakers and microphones.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of our data collections are correct.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Required

• Solid understanding of multimedia equipment setup and recording, gained from experience in a sound engineering or AV technician role. Including DAWs, audio interfaces, speakers and microphones.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of our data collections are correct.
• Interest in sound and audio, demonstrated by activities such as playing a musical instrument, making audio recordings, or music production.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• A good standard of day-to-day computing proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired

• Experience working with large spreadsheets or databases. For example, working with data in Excel or in a database such as MySQL.
• Programming or Scripting experience, eg Python.
• Familiarity using Linux and the command line would be a bonus.
• Familiarity with visual positioning/motion capture systems.

Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.