Junior Acoustic Consultant - Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment; Tyseley; 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

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a Junior Acoustic Consultant to join a leading independent multidisciplinary firm delivering design consultancy and on-site testing across the UK.

You will develop under supervision toward Senior Acoustic Consultant with MIOA status as a defined goal. The role includes liaising with clients, writing reports, façade design to control noise intrusion, and conducting noise testing on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration required.
• Full driving license is essential.
• Experience in acoustics or building acoustics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advice on legislation and acoustic standards.
• Liaise with consultants, engineers and architects.
• Write high quality reports on acoustic assessments.
• 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.
• Contribute to group expansion and business through networking.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

IT proficiency

Education

MSc/BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration

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.