Principal Consultant - Acoustics

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/Mumbai 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 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. * 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. BGV: * Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third\-party agency appointed by WSP India. * Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”. WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation \& Infrastructure, Property \& Buildings, Earth \& Environment, Power \& Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. With approximately **4,000 talented people** across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru \& Mumbai offices) in India and more than **73,000 globally** , in 550 **offices across 40 countries** , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. 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You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. **Our Hybrid Working Module** With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model. * Maximize collaboration. * Maintain product quality and cultural integrity. Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency. * **Health, Safety and Wellbeing** Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years. **Inclusivity and Diversity** WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive…