Acoustic Consultant

Arup; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup India invites an Acoustics Consultant to join the Mumbai team, delivering high-quality acoustic design and advisory work for projects across property, science, industry, transportation and energy sectors.

You will bring expertise in room acoustics, environmental noise, vibration control and façade design, collaborating with engineers, architects and clients to meet performance targets and project milestones.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in acoustics, acoustic engineering, building physics, mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Sound understanding of building acoustics, environmental noise, building services noise and vibration assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support acoustic design across building acoustics, environmental noise, building services noise and vibration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues across Arup's global offices to deliver projects locally and internationally.

Skills

Acoustics

Digital literacy

Collaboration & communication

Education

Acoustics/Engineering degree

Tools

ODEON

CATT

SoundPLAN

CadnaA

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Arup is an UK-headquartered independent firm with 92 offices in 34 countries and 18,000+ staff across the globe. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of engineers, designers, consultants, and experts worldwide. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

Working for Arup India, offers the chance to work on exciting projects with a truly collaborative team including top experts in their field who are approachable and always happy to help. It's an exciting time to be a part our growth in India.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Acoustics Consultant to join Arup’s Acoustics, Audio Visual and Theatre Consulting team in Mumbai, supporting the delivery of high-quality acoustic design and advisory work across a broad range of projects. This opportunity reflects our continued growth across the Property, Science, Industry and Technology markets, as well as transportation and energy infrastructure.

You will bring experience in acoustic consultancy, supporting acoustic design across areas such as building acoustics, environmental noise, building services noise and vibration, room acoustics, sound insulation, façade design and construction-stage support. You will play an important role in our growth plans in India, helping us deliver projects locally and internationally while collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues across Arup’s global offices.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical rigour with creative problem solving and wants to develop within a collaborative global practice. You will work alongside experienced colleagues and specialists across Arup’s wider network, contributing to projects where acoustic performance is central to successful outcomes.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in acoustics, acoustic engineering, building physics, mechanical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience and a sound understanding of building acoustics, environmental noise, building services noise control and vibration assessment.
• Strong digital literacy and experience using tools such as ODEON, CATT, SoundPLAN, CadnaA, Revit or AutoCAD, with an interest in using data analytics, emerging technologies and AI-enabled design tools responsibly to improve project delivery, technical excellence and operational efficiency.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines, business units, clients, architects, engineers, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams under the guidance of senior colleagues, alongside a commitment to professional development and progression towards membership of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Acoustics.

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

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