Junior Acoustic Consultant – Birmingham.

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Competitive salary

Friendly and flexible work environment

Generous holiday allowance

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Junior Acoustic Consultant to join a leading independent multidisciplinary firm in Birmingham. You will work on public and private sector schemes, gaining exposure to high-profile developments and on-site testing.

Training will be provided toward Senior Acoustic Consultant with MIOA status; MSc/BSc in Acoustics and a driving license are required. You will support report writing, façade design, noise assessments, and client liaison.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration.
• Full driving license.
• Experience in acoustics or building acoustics with IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legislation.
• Liaise with consultants, engineers and architects.
• Write high quality reports.
• Façade design to control external noise intrusion.
• Sound insulation testing and remedial advice.
• Assess internal acoustic performance of buildings.
• Undertake noise assessment site visits across the UK.
• Develop business through networking and presentations.

Skills

Acoustics knowledge

Building acoustics

Noise modeling

Sound monitoring equipment

Client liaison

Report writing

IT proficiency

Team player

Driving licence

Education

MSc/BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration

Tools

Noise modeling software

Noise monitoring equipment

Job description

Due to significant growth an excellent opportunity exists for a highly motivated commercially aware candidate to further develop their career within a leading independent multidisciplinary company working nationwide providing design consultancy and on site testing services to the majority of the UK's main contractors. You will take up the role of Junior Acoustic consultant and join the clients Birmingham branch. Within the role you will enjoy a vastly prestigious client list both in public and private sectors and carryout a range of acoustic related duties over a number of high profile developments and programs. Training shall be given to the right candidate to work toward being a Senior Acoustic Consultant with MIOA status being a definite goal.

Qualifications:
MSc/BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration
Full driving license

Experience
Either formal acoustics training or Building Acoustics experience. Any construction industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
Technically competent and IT proficient
Commercially aware and team player
Good communication and client liaison skills
Ideally personal experience of Noise Modeling using a recognized software package and familiarity in using noise monitoring equipment.

Duties
Advice on legislation
Liaise with consultants, engineers and architects
Writing high quality reports
Façade design to control external noise intrusion
Sound insulation testing and advice on remedial treatment
Assessment of internal acoustic performance of buildings
Undertake noise assessment site visits all over the UK
Contribute to group expansion and develop and maintain business through networking, contact nurturing and presentations

Projects
Education, Healthcare, Offices, Residential, Industrial and Commercial premises, Sound Insulation Testing

Benefits
In-house training
Highly competitive salary
Friendly and flexible work environment
Generous Holiday allowance
Continuing professional development

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.