Engineer / Senior Level Acoustic Engineer

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy, with nearly 600 employees in teams based in our UK, European, Middle East and Asia Pacific offices. We have been providing a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering consultancy services since 2007 and are now expanding our Civil and Structural Engineering division.

Our engineering expertise reaches across all sectors of the construction industry, providing pragmatic and practical design solutions to ensure our projects are spatially and operationally efficient. Our design process fully considers the installation and maintenance practicalities on site.

Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Engineer Level or Senior Level experienced Acoustic Engineer person, ideally with background in Computational particularly the technology/data centre industry and to work as part of a team on technically challenging projects.

• Act as part of a multi-disciplinary design team to support successful preparation and delivery on project objectives, including providing technical support
• Undertake acoustic CFD studies of data centre’s building to ensure that all the design can ensure the required internal/external sound level conditions can be achieved
• Provide CFD support on other commercial high rise building types and understand area codes and make sure those are met
• Represent the company at external meetings and events
• Provide advice to colleagues, clients and external design team members with regards to current progress and technical aspects of the job
• Assess documentation received from other disciplines to determine compliance with QA standards
• Utilise thermal modelling to undertake a assessment of the equipment performance and derating factors and adopt the best acoustic practice for the site
• Communicate concepts, prepare technical reports and deliver presentation
• Undertake feasibility studies to compare and contrast a range of design solutions considering, costs, savings and benefits
• Take responsibility for ensuring that all work is checked by a Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer
• Identify own training needs and take action to develop own competence through creation of a Personal Development Plan
• Keep up to date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to the discipline
• Carry out engineering calculations using company standard engineering software
• Ensure, as far as is practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule
• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process, maintain planning and cost control on all scopes
• Maintain knowledge of latest codes, standards, regulations and innovations through CPD. Gain accreditation in relevant accreditation schemes
• Gain an understanding of building services and architectural drawings

• Working towards master’s degree or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of noise regulations and standards.
• Ability to undertake Acoustic analysis for a range of scenarios both internal and external to assess building service design
• Represent B&W at both internal and external meetings
• Results orientated individual with strong problem solving, technical realisation and coordination skills
• Strives to advance technical skills which differentiate B&W from competitors
• Demonstrates analytical, creative and conceptual thinking
• Proficiency in acoustic modelling software (e.g., CadnaA, SoundPLAN)
• Works in a group in complimentary fashion, liases and cooperates effectively with others
• Takes the initiative in developing self and career
• Advanced technical knowledge in primary discipline and an understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process
• Appreciation of complementary specialisms such as CFD, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
• Undertake analysis of buildings using a range of tools including IESVE, Rhino, Grasshopper
• Computer literates include AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Basic CFD knowledge on Ansys and StarCCM+ or relevant software is desirable

• Diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent qualification, or sufficient experience.
• Graduate member of an appropriate professional body, or Full membership with the IOA (Institute of Acoustics)

• Accountability: Everyone is accountable.
• Integrity: We are straight-talking, respectful, and fair.
• Simplicity: Both in our approach and solutions.
• Supportive: We are approachable, inclusive, and we recognise success.
• Quality: We strive to get it right first time, every time.