Acoustics Technical Lead

at  Sweco UK

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY?

We’re currently looking for a talented and driven Technical Lead to join our Acoustics team as a Technical Director. You could be based in a number of our UK offices and we operate a hybrid working model which for us means typically 3 days in the office or on site and 2 days at home (depending on the need for site visits/client meetings).
By joining Sweco you will be part of an international team of talented and enthusiastic acousticians. You will help plan and design the communities and cities of the future, and help our customers produce sustainable and efficient buildings and infrastructure.

ABOUT US

Transforming society together, we’re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

Driving the development of the Acoustic business across the UK in conjunction with our Team Lead. We are looking for a client facing candidate who has extensive experience in the acoustic sector. In this role you’ll be working closely with other Sweco business units with the following responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining Client relationships and leading in work winning.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to a wide range of clients and colleagues.
• Leading and managing complex acoustic projects from initial concept to completion ensuring high standards of technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Technically reviewing, approving project outputs and providing technical support and expertise to team members.
• Working collaboratively with technical specialists including other engineers, environmental specialists, construction experts, developers and project managers within the organisation and within contractor/design team organisations.
• Contributing to larger projects, as part of wider multidisciplinary project teams, to deliver an integrated design.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL HAVE:

• A degree in acoustics or similar, or suitable alternative education (e.g. IoA Diploma)
• Corporate Membership of the Institute of Acoustics.
• Registered Chartered Engineer or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with the capacity to motivate and mentor a team of acoustics professionals.
• Strong business development and client management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex acoustics projects, including experience in noise impact assessments, architectural acoustics, and environmental noise control.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• An in-depth understanding of relevant UK guidance and standards that are applied within the planning context (including EIA) as well as an understanding of building acoustics standards, regulations and methodologies.
• Competent in the use of Cadna/A, Odeon and INSUL.
• Experience in vibration monitoring and assessment would be an advantage.A willingness to travel and a full driving licence are essential to the role.