Consultant/Senior Acoustic Consultant

Ramboll; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Acoustic Consultant to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role involves engaging in a variety of projects across Buildings, Environment, and Transportation sectors, contributing to landmark developments in the area. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a motivated team of acousticians, enhancing your skills in acoustic consultancy while supporting sustainable initiatives. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about creating sustainable environments.

Benefits

27 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Flexible and hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in acoustic consultancy and project delivery.
• Desire to work towards CEng and Associate Member of IOA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline environmental noise and vibration surveys.
• Author technical reports and manage project workloads.
• Perform acoustic modelling and site inspections.

Skills

Acoustic consultancy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Technical report writing

Education

Acoustic related Degree

IOA Diploma or Masters’ Degree

Tools

CADNA-A software

Odeon

Job description

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Acoustic Consultant to join our growing team in Birmingham. You will be working on projects across Buildings, Environment and Transportation sectors in the UK and further a-field. Current projects include masterplan support and planning for the expansive redevelopment of the former Smithfield Market in Birmingham and a number of other landmark projects around the city including the new Masterchef studios in Digbeth. Based in Birmingham, you will be supported by a motivated and capable team of acousticians located around the UK. To succeed in this role, you must be a team player able to support our extensive and interesting portfolio of work and have relevant experience in acoustic consultancy.

If you want to help us close the gap to a more sustainable future click the apply-button to send your application.

You will join our Acoustics department

As our new Acoustic Consultant, you will be part of our award-winning dynamic UK team of 13 people. The team is part of a thriving specialist international group of over 100 acousticians in over 12 countries. In the UK, the team operates across 4 offices (Cambridge, London, Birmingham and Manchester) and wins a third of its work from external clients and the balance in collaboration with our own environmental, transport and building engineers. We deliver a wide variety of environmental and buildings projects ranging from a growing portfolio of Data Centres across the UK, Europe and the US to new schools and hospitals and sustainable places for people to live and work in UK. Our team is highly experienced, engaged and motivated and committed to delivering excellence to our clients in all areas of noise and vibration design. Our pipeline is diverse, robust and most importantly, resilient.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Undertaking baseline environmental noise and vibration surveys
• Authoring technical reports
• Acoustic modelling (CADNA A and Odeon)
• Effectively managing own workload and project managing projects
• Residential, Roads, Bridges and Industrial led EIA preparation
• Site inspections on Building projects and PCT testing
• Liaison with Ramboll Environment and Health and Buildings teams
• Technical support for colleagues and contributing to our continued growth and success.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Acoustic related Degree, IOA Diploma or Masters’ Degree
• Full driving license
• Relevant experience in acoustic consultancy
• Proven experience in project delivery and managing own workload
• Desire to or already working towards CEng
• Associate Member of Institute of Acoustics (working towards MIOA)
• Proficient user of CADNA-A software

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: you have excellent communication and organisational skills and you are commercially aware. You are also able to develop and maintain successful internal and external client relationships, meet deadlines and secure the highest quality of work at all times.

In return we offer the opportunity to be part of a diverse and dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing Engineering and Consultancy sector in the UK. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance, flexible and hybrid working, a contributory pension scheme, plus flexible benefits.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential.

We invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

About the company

Ramboll Group A/S is a consulting engineering group.