Senior Acoustic Consultant (Scientist/Engineer)

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).

Department

Noise/Acoustics/Vibration

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

London, UK

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

£40,000 - £50,000 / year

Reporting To

Matthew Weston

Key Responsibilities

The Role Includes But Is Not Limited To

• Outlining a scope of work for new projects.
• Conducting and guiding others to perform environmental and on-site noise and vibration measurements.
• Good working knowledge of Environmental, Building and Architectural acoustics disciplines (sound insulation, reverberation times etc).
• Conducting environmental noise and vibration assessments autonomously.
• Performing computer modelling using SoundPLAN, CadnaA, NoiseMap, and industry standard building 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.
• 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.
• 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).