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About the Role

RWDI is seeking an experienced Acoustician with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience to join our Noise Acoustics and Vibration team in either our Brighton, London, or Milton Keynes office as a Senior Acoustic Consultant (Scientist/Engineer).

Responsibilities

• Outline a scope of work for new projects.
• Conduct and guide others to perform environmental and on-site noise and vibration measurements.
• Conduct environmental noise and vibration assessments autonomously.
• Perform computer modelling using SoundPLAN, CadnaA, NoiseMap, and industry standard building acoustics modelling and prediction software.
• Design effective noise and vibration mitigation measures.
• Guide small teams for larger projects.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients.
• Meet and exceed client expectations and project milestones.
• Write clear and concise technical project reports on large and small projects.
• Provide advice on technical problems and follow appropriate quality control procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Acoustical, Civil, Architectural Acoustics Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline, preferably with focus on acoustics, noise and/or vibration.
• 6 to 10 years of relevant work experience in Environmental and/or Building Acoustics.
• Demonstrated experience in acoustic design, environmental noise and vibration engineering and relevant instrument operation.
• In-depth understanding of noise guidelines, noise modelling techniques, and calculations.
• Experience with SoundPLAN, CadnaA, NoiseMap, and proficient in the use of industry standard building acoustics modelling and prediction software.
• Track record of developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients.
• Ability to successfully meet schedules and control costs.
• Demonstrated initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities, exceptional coordination and consultation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment to provide practical solutions with minimal supervision, while multi-tasking in meeting deadlines.
• Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA/FIOA).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong people and team skills.
• Proven organizational capability, decision making and coordination skills while working on several projects.
• Demonstrated initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Determined and resilient, with the drive to see tasks through to successful completion.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills, paired with sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Drive to continuously improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the UK.
• Full, clean UK driving license.
• Experience in Advanced level Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
• Experience as an Intermediate level user of Max/MSP visual programming software.
• Experience as an Intermediate level user of CadnaA, SoundPLAN, or similar software.
• Experience as an Intermediate level user of AutoCAD and reading Engineering Drawings.
• Experience as an Intermediate level user of ArcGIS, QGIS or similar GIS package, preferably.
• Must have full right to work in the UK without restrictions.

Skills

• Environmental acoustics
• Building acoustics
• Architectural acoustics
• Sound insulation
• Reverberation times
• Noise and vibration measurements
• Computer modelling
• SoundPLAN
• CadnaA
• NoiseMap
• Building acoustics modelling
• Noise mitigation
• Client relationship management
• Technical report writing
• Quality control
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Max/MSP
• AutoCAD
• ArcGIS
• QGIS

Location

• London, UK
• Brighton, UK
• Milton Keynes, UK

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Senior
• 6 years of relevant work experience
• 6 to 10 years of relevant work experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Acoustical, Civil, Architectural Acoustics Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Salary/Compensations

• £40,000 - £50,000 / year

Benefits

• Annual Company Performance Bonus Scheme
• Group Health Benefits
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Reimbursement of Professional Subscriptions
• Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About the Company

• RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact.
• With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.
• We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration.
• RWDI is an award-winning organization, working alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues.

Equal Opportunity

• RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment.
• We are committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.