Acoustic Consultant

Arup; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup is recruiting an acoustics specialist to develop and enhance capabilities across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Vietnam. You will deliver high-quality acoustic design solutions for diverse projects in collaboration with regional teams.

You will coordinate projects, prepare technical documents, and support business development while upholding Arup’s values and commitment to sustainable, commercially successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science (such as Acoustics, Physics, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience providing specialist acoustics design advice within a consulting environment.
• Solid understanding of building acoustics principles and design, with experience in project coordination and project management.
• Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist acoustics input across projects in Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asia region.
• Manage acoustics projects by coordinating time, quality and cost to meet objectives.
• Prepare specifications, proposals, reports and technical documentation to a high standard.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and consulting teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support business development and marketing, strengthen client relationships and expand acoustics opportunities in the region.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Acoustics/Engineering degree

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The primary focus of this role is to support the development and enhancement of Arup Acoustics’ capability across Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asia region, including Indonesia and Vietnam. You will contribute specialist acoustics design expertise across a diverse range of projects while helping drive business growth and client engagement. Working closely with regional multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver high-quality technical solutions that support sustainable and commercially successful outcomes.

The Opportunity

• Provide specialist acoustics design input across projects in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the wider Southeast Asia region.
• Manage acoustics projects by coordinating time, quality and cost performance to meet project and commercial objectives.
• Prepare specifications, proposals, reports, presentations and other technical documentation to a high standard.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and specialist consulting teams across the region to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives, strengthen relationships with key clients, and contribute to expanding acoustics opportunities across the region.

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 to 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?

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science (such as Acoustics, Physics, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience providing specialist acoustics design advice within a consulting environment.
• A solid understanding of building acoustics principles and design, with experience in project coordination and project management.
• Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.