Job Description

Role Summary



WSP is seeking a Principal Consultant with expertise in Acoustics to join our large and growing team in India to work with our UK acoustics team. The successful applicant will operate within a team of environmental professionals in Noida or Bengaluru and will be part of the WSP UK acoustics team, delivering the highest standards of technical work and aiding the continued success of the acoustics team by being an integral part of our client focused delivery of projects.



The work will initially have a noise assessment focus using UK British Standards and guidance documents, including modelling and providing input into technical reports. There will also be opportunities for the applicant to continue developing their consultancy skills, provide costings for proposals and support with the coordination and management of acoustic team members within India.



With approximately 45 acousticians in the UK and three acousticians in India, covering Environmental, Building Acoustics and complex vibration assessments, we are proud of our wide-ranging knowledge and expertise. You will be joining a well-respected, large and dynamic team with a wide range of clients across different markets and sectors including residential, infrastructure, construction and healthcare



Responsibilities



You would provide support to our project managers and project directors based in the UK acoustics team. This may include for example:



? Managing projects or associated tasks and undertaking desk-based complex/challenging specialist project work for a wide range of schemes.



? Managing and inputting to project proposals.



? Line managing and mentoring staff to support the career development of more junior colleagues in the India team.



Key Competencies / Skills



Essential Skills



? A relevant degree (ideally at Masters level), equivalent qualification in Acoustics, recognized and accredited in the United Kingdom.



? Eligibility for membership, at an appropriate level, of the UK Institute of Acoustics.



? Ten or more years' experience in Acoustics having reached a senior level in consultancy as part of an in-house team or other relevant organization working in this field.



? Strong experience in noise modelling and acoustic assessments using British Standards and guidance documents providing support to environmental and/or building acoustic projects; covering planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, Regulatory Permitting and/or stages of the RIBA Plan of Work.



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? Experience in reviewing deliverables, working to agreed timescales, within budget and to the expected quality.



? Enthusiasm, drive and ambition.



? Good organisation skills.



? A social and team spirited attitude.



? Desire to mentor and develop staff.



? An ability to communicate effectively and proactively with a wide range of people.



? Excellent written and spoken English



Desirable Skills



Understanding of programmes such as ArcGIS/QGIS, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Cadna, Odeon, Revit, Rhino and/or Sketch-up will be advantageous