Acoustic Engineer

Chief Technology Officer at Merford UK (Acoustic Engineering and Noise Reduction Solutions) The perfect job for a physicist or engineer with a passion for Acoustics. The position Due to the growth of our projects across Merford Group and in anticipation of the future retirement of our current acoustic specialist, we have room for a challenging and interesting development position. As our go-to acoustic specialist, you are the acoustic knowledge leader for the projects within our noise control divisions based in the UK, The Netherlands, and Belgium. You work alongside the technical sales departments where customer requests are acquired, and proposals are drawn up. Our customer focus is within the energy, construction, and industrial sectors, where customer issues are often unique and complex because of various boundary conditions that must be considered. You also have regular contact with the operations teams across Merford Group, where you switch and coordinate with project leaders or provide advice on the design of noise control solutions. Within this position, you have the important role of ensuring that quotes and reports are acoustically correct. You perform noise measurements in the field and visit customers to provide substantive explanations of noise control solutions and interpret the results of noise measurement reports. You build noise models and perform acoustic simulations, with access to our own acoustic laboratory for verifying the performance of our noise control solutions and products. In the long term, you will be able to increase the acoustic knowledge level of our colleagues through training and education. In addition, you will be responsible for further expanding our knowledge database and you will manage our measuring room/laboratory. The position involves being part of a team carrying out a varied and interesting range of work requiring a broad range of skills and knowledge of acoustics. Position Overview: On-site survey work Data acquisition and analysis Noise modelling, calculation, and report writing Client liaison and fee proposals Field work and site meetings What you'll need to succeed Full UK driving licence IOA Membership Qualified to degree level in Acoustics, or another relevant discipline Report writing skills Able to work autonomously Experience of noise control engineering would be desirable but not essential What you'll get in return A challenging job as an Acoustic Engineer, where you are working on new requests for quotations and projects. Working in a close-knit team in the UK with collaborations with colleagues in The Netherlands and Belgium. Opportunities for training and personal development including support towards further development with the Institute of Acoustics. An attractive salary supplemented with 38 Holidays (Incl. Bank Holidays) based on a full-time employment contract. Pension scheme and an annual bonus scheme. Autonomy: plenty of room for filling an independent position in a professional and committed team. Competitive salary: Dependent on Experience What Merford can offer you Merford is a family business based in The Netherlands with approximately 150 employees, with branches in Belgium and the United Kingdom. We know our colleagues personally and keep each other connected. We want to do our work very well, but we also do it primarily as a team. Job satisfaction, a good work balance, openness, and respect for each other's points of view are essential social values within Merford. About Merford: Our group of companies, Noise Control, Special Doors, and Acoustic Materials operate under the Merford flag, located in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. They each have their own expertise but also work closely together and know where to find each other if required in a project. Merford has its own production facilities located in the Netherlands, including a state-of-the-art sheet metal processing machine. If you are a motivated acoustician looking for a new professional challenge and motivated to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Seniority level:

Entry level Employment type:

Full-time Job function:

Engineering and Information Technology

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