Due to significant growth in the business, we have an urgent requirement for a highly skilled Principal Acoustic Consultant to join a widely recognised independent multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in building acoustics with a thriving design department which forms an integral part of the organisation. Successful applicants will have considerable experience in a similar role with a strong background across a broad range of acoustics/noise and vibration with particular emphasis on architectural acoustics to provide technical and project leadership and ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines.

Qualifications Qualified to degree level in acoustics/noise and vibration

Experience Significant acoustic consultancy commercial experience The ability to demonstrate a proven track record in effective project and people management. A proven track record of business development An extensive and detailed understanding of building acoustics Previous experience as Project Manager, to include budgeting, submitting proposals to clients, programming and report writing. The ability to nurture and develop the technical capabilities of a team through effective management.

Duties Overall Project Management responsibilities for project of various sizes Managing project team to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines Responding to enquiries, communicating with clients to establish their needs and drafting fee proposals provide technical leadership lead on project delivery and take responsibility for the support team and associated recruitment, performance appraisals and personal development plans expert advice in inquiries and planning appeals

Projects The current client portfolio is varied and the successful candidate will work on a number of public and private sector projects across the UK, the work comprising of all aspects of acoustic consultancy including statutory nuisance; residential developments, road, rail, construction, manufacturing, retail, and recycling; architectural and sound insulation testing;

Our client is a long established name in the acoustics industry with a broad of projects which range from refurb unique fit outs to large scale residential developments.

Interested in this or other roles in Acoustics please do not hesitate to contact Amir Gharaati from Penguin Recruitment for more information