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 Planning, Regeneration and Environmental Consultancy with a thriving acoustic 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 environmental acoustics to secure and develop new business, 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 experience at Principal level
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 Environmental 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
Develop and secure new business, negotiating with clients and contractors in order to develop existing relationships and to forge new business relationships in order to develop the acoustics sector within the business.
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 and worldwide, the work comprising of all aspects of acoustic consultancy including
statutory nuisance; Mineral Extraction, Waste management, land filling, open cast mining, wind farms, energy from waste facilities, residential developments, road, rail and air, construction, manufacturing, retail, and recycling; gas/energy; architectural and sound insulation testing;
Benefits
Bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Personal pension scheme
Generous salary
For more information or for further vacancies within the Acoustic sector please contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment directly on (phone number removed). Alternatively you can email your CV in word format and we'll call you back. Emails to: (url removed)
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Principal Acoustic Consultant - London
Penguin Recruitment
Posted 4 hours ago, valid for 22 days
London, Greater London SW1A2DX, England
£48,000 - £53,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- A Principal Acoustic Consultant is urgently needed due to significant business growth at a leading independent multidisciplinary consultancy specializing in Planning, Regeneration, and Environmental Consultancy.
- Candidates must have substantial experience in acoustic consultancy at the Principal level, with a focus on environmental acoustics and proven business development skills.
- The role requires a degree in acoustics/noise and vibration, alongside a strong track record in project and people management.
- The successful applicant will oversee project management, lead technical delivery, and nurture the capabilities of their team while working on diverse projects across various sectors.
- The position offers a generous salary, bonus scheme, private healthcare, and a personal pension scheme.