Senior Acoustic Consultant – LIverpool

Overview

In this role you help grow and shape the Acoustics, Noise and Vibration department within a leading multidisciplinary design and testing firm. You will lead acoustic input on building and engineering projects, working with design teams to ensure compliance and quality. The role combines technical delivery with business development and team leadership across the UK. You will contribute to project success, expand client relationships and drive new work streams in a dynamic consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage acoustic input to building and engineering projects
• Attend design team meetings and advise on acoustics, noise and vibration issues
• Prepare commercial proposals and manage acoustic workstreams
• Assist with business development and client relationship management
• Resolve complex acoustical issues ensuring statutory compliance
• Supervise and coordinate team members
• Manage project timelines and budgets, including financial forecasting
• Contribute to group expansion and networking efforts

Key requirements

• Proven building acoustics experience in consultancy (schools, commercial, residential)
• Good written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Numerate, literate, IT proficient, familiar with project software
• Strong knowledge of codes of practice and industry standards
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas
• Strong technical, commercial, mentoring and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Desire to identify and develop new work streams/opportunities
• Chartered status preferred or corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics
• Full, clean UK driving license preferred
• Experience with ODEON modelling advantageous

• Project management
• Interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness
• Acoustics consultancy for buildings
• ODEON modelling (advantage)
• Knowledge of building regulations and industry standards

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