Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant / Technical Director - Acoustics and Vibration page is loaded## Principal Consultant / Technical Director - Acoustics and Vibrationtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR-4362**About the business and the role** At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen.
SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services.
With close to 850+ staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.
We are on the lookout for a Principal or Technical Director level Acoustics and Vibration Consultant to join our eight strong acoustics team spread out across Aotearoa.
With the ability to be based out of any one of our ten offices, the focus of this role is on environmental acoustics including but not limited to attracting and retaining clients and being a known technical expert within New Zealand.
Familiar with the Resource Management Act, local authority requirements and relevant NZ and international guidance and standards, you will be a technical advisor to the team as well as able to support and develop relationships with clients.
**Responsibilities** As a critical member of our Acoustics and Vibration team, you will support delivery of a range of projects.
You will be responsible for the following:* Driving the quality and delivery of environmental acoustics projects* Work with the rest of the Aotearoa Service Lines, partnering with Environmental Consultants, Planners, and Ecologists across New Zealand and further afield (the SLR acoustics teams maintains regular global connectivity)* Delivering the best possible outcome for clients with a focus on quality* Preparing fee proposals* Preparing and reviewing high quality reports* Establishing strong working relationships with clients and developing new business opportunities**Skills and experience** You will also possess the following skills:* A professional qualification in acoustics and vibration or other relevant degree/experience* 15+ years' experience at a professional level, ideally in consulting* Experience delivering and reviewing highly technical reports,* Experience attending Council level and/or Environment Court hearings as an expert witness.* Demonstrated knowledge of the resource management act, local authority requirements and relevant standards and guidance.* Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary project teams* Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables on competing timeframes* A clear, concise and professional communication style (both written and spoken)**Our Benefits** We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.
Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list **Next Steps** We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion.
Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted.
You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.locations: Wellington, New Zealandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Ago
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