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Senior Acoustic Consultant (Scientist/Engineer)

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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. When we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like:

  • You push the boundaries of what’s possible.
  • People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
  • You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization, working alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

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).

Key Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to:

  • Outlining a scope of work for new projects.
  • Good working knowledge of Building / Architectural acoustics disciplines (sound insulation, reverberation times etc.) and Environmental noise.
  • Conducting and guiding others to perform on-site noise and vibration measurements.
  • Performing computer modelling using industry standard acoustics modelling and prediction software.
  • Designing effective noise and vibration mitigation measures.
  • Guiding small teams for larger projects.
  • Developing strong working relationships with clients.
  • Meeting and exceeding client expectations and project milestones.
  • Writing clear and concise technical project reports on large and small projects.
  • Providing advice on technical problems and following the appropriate quality control procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

  • 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.
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in Building and/or Environmental 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 the use of industry standard building acoustics modelling and prediction software (e.g. INSUL, ODEON, CATT-Acoustic, etc.).
  • 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.
  • An 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).

Candidates should also possess:

  • 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 the following areas would be considered an asset:

  • Advanced level Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
  • Intermediate level user of INSUL, ODEON, CATT-Acoustic or similar.
  • Intermediate level user of Max/MSP visual programming software.
  • Intermediate level user of CadnaA, SoundPLAN, NoiseMap, or similar software.
  • Intermediate level user of ArcGIS, QGIS or similar GIS package, preferably.

Job Benefits

What we have to offer:

  • 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.

Locations: Role can be based at either our Brighton, London, or Milton Keynes office.

Salary range: £40,000 to £50,000 GBP commensurate with experience and job location.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK without restrictions.

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.

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