Senior Acoustic Consultant

M-EC Consulting Development Engineers; Birmingham, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Professional membership

Flexible working

EV Salary Sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

We are seeking a Senior Acoustic Consultant to join MEC Consulting Group Ltd, with flexibility for Birmingham or Leicestershire offices. You will deliver acoustic assessments from early studies through planning support, design and project completion.

You will report on environmental and building acoustics, manage projects and mentor junior staff while collaborating with clients and regulators to provide practical, commercially focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrable consultancy experience in environmental/building acoustics.
• Membership of the Institute of Acoustics (or working towards).
• Experience with acoustic modelling software such as CadnaA or SoundPLAN.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce technically accurate acoustic reports and assessments.
• Manage projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor graduate and junior consultants.
• Attend client meetings and support business development.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation and industry best practice.

Skills

Client liaison

Project management

Report writing

Mentoring

Communication

Organisation

Education

Degree in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering

IOA membership (or in progress)

Tools

CadnaA

SoundPLAN

Job description

A permanent position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

MEC is a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, delivering services for private and public sector projects across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education and healthcare. Operating nationally from offices in Leicestershire, Birmingham, Brighton, London and Nottingham, we provide expert guidance for a wide range of clients.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant to join our growing Acoustic team based in our Leicestershire office, we would also consider candidates based in our Birmingham or Nottingham Offices.

In this role, you'll work on a wide variety of residential, commercial, infrastructure and public sector projects, delivering high-quality acoustic consultancy services from initial assessments through to planning support, detailed design and project completion.

You'll be responsible for producing technically accurate reports and assessments, managing projects within agreed timescales and budgets, and collaborating with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions. The role also includes site visits, mentoring junior team members, supporting business development activities and contributing to the continual improvement of technical standards and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

As a Senior Acoustic Consultant, you'll work on a broad range of projects, taking responsibility for delivering technically robust acoustic solutions, managing project requirements and collaborating with clients and colleagues to achieve successful outcomes.

• Assist the Associate and principal with the continued growth and development of the Acoustic team.
• Attend meetings with clients, project teams, other disciplines and relevant third parties.
• Deliver high levels of client service, helping to secure repeat business and future opportunities.
• Undertake environmental noise, vibration and building acoustics assessments across a range of sectors.
• Carry out site surveys, noise monitoring, sound insulation testing and data analysis where required.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, calculations and supporting documentation within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Prepare acoustic models using CadnaA, SoundPLAN or similar software.
• Ensure technical work is completed in accordance with company quality assurance procedures and checking processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across MEC's multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Mentor and support graduate and junior consultants, helping to develop their technical knowledge and professional skills.
• Assist with business development activities, fee proposals and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and industry best practice, contributing to the continual improvement of technical standards and procedures.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and networking events as required.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Manage acoustic projects across a range of sectors, ensuring delivery to agreed programmes and budgets.
• Effectively manage project administration, client liaison, programme delivery and resource requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, obtaining feedback and identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Support project financial management, including fee proposals, Work in Progress (WIP) management and invoicing where appropriate.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Acoustics, Physics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable consultancy experience within environmental and/or building acoustics.
• Membership of the Institute of Acoustics (or working towards professional membership).
• Strong understanding of current legislation, British Standards and industry best practice, including BS4142, BS8233, ProPG and Approved Document O.
• Experience using acoustic modelling software such as CadnaA, SoundPLAN or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in report writing and client liaison.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Building Acoustics testing experience (UKAS/SITMA) and knowledge of Approved Document E.

At MEC, we value a healthy work-life balance. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees.

Core benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising on years of service), plus an additional day for your birthday, a wellbeing day and a charity day (available on request).
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Paid annual membership for a professional institution
• Flexible working arrangements
• Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Plus more, which can be viewed here:Why MEC

MEC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

If you have any questions regarding this job opportunity, please call our head office on01530 264753or [e-mail].

MEC Consulting Group Ltd
The Old Chapel
Station Road
Hugglescote
Leicestershire
LE67 2GB