Completed studies in architecture, civil engineering, physics, or similar fields (HBO/WO degree).
Passion for acoustics, architectural detailing, and sustainability.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience as an acoustic consultant.
Experience in (medium-sized) projects in multiple construction phases: such as concept development, permits, execution, use, renovation, and potentially demolition/deconstruction.
You are a creative thinker, have good communication skills, and an open mindset.
You are a team player, ambitious and proactive, and you see yourself as an ambassador for your company.
Excellent communication skills in the Dutch and English languages.

The role

Shape a purposeful future at Arup in Amsterdam.

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have distinguished us for more than 80 years and guide how we shape a better world.

What you'll do

As a mid-level/senior acoustic consultant, you will work in a diverse and energetic team fully committed to innovation and development. You will be involved in both purely acoustic and multidisciplinary projects. Within these, you will find variety between residential construction, commercial real estate, cultural projects, urban design analyses, and industry. You will have a role in the Dutch team, which consists of experts in acoustics, fire safety, building physics, lighting design, and sustainability. Additionally, you will maintain close contact with Arup's international network of acoustic and AV experts within Europe and even worldwide. In your role, you will be responsible for providing and optimizing acoustic advice in collaboration with juniors, mid-levels, and seniors. Our acoustic work relates to topics such as room acoustics, building acoustics (sound insulation), environmental noise, industrial noise, installation noise, vibrations, and more. Within Arup, we enrich our advice using auralizations, in-depth simulations, visualizations, and AV expertise.

Perform acoustic calculations using modern acoustic calculation and simulation software (including Geomilieu, Odeon, BOA, Insul, Strutt, etc.).
Perform various specialist sound and/or vibration measurements on location (air and contact sound insulation, reverberation, speech intelligibility, installation noise, various vibration measurements, etc.).
Be responsible for technical advice in smaller as well as large multidisciplinary projects.
Provide integrated advice, taking into account sustainability, comfort, innovation, and feasibility.
Report and advise in all design phases. From schematic design to project execution through to the occupancy phases of a project.
Contribute to the development of digital tools to achieve high-quality advice.
Contribute to the training of younger colleagues.
Actively participate in the development of the acoustic team and promote Arup values.
Actively collaborate with other national offices in the Europe region.

Does this role inspire you?

You recognize yourself in our vision and would like to work in an international environment on Arup's many relevant and iconic projects. To ensure that Arup can continue to deliver top quality, we are looking for candidates who meet at least the following criteria:

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contribution to our collective success. As a trust company, we have the freedom to do meaningful work that is aligned with our purpose and our values. We also offer a unique profit-sharing program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Do you want to shape a better world together with us?

Apply today!

About Arup

Industry: Engineering Consultancy
Website: arup.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Arup's Technical Specialist Services team in Amsterdam is known for its leading contributions to innovative, high-profile, and highly sustainable projects such as the mass timber skyscraper HAUT, Stadstheater Arnhem, Lochal Tilburg, museum Voorlinden, museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Habitat Royale, and Echo Delft. We are also proud of our contributions to various socially and community-relevant projects, such as sustainable and high-tech data centers for almost all major tech companies. Through our international network, we influence designs and regulations in the service of safety and comfort for users. By employing state-of-the-art technologies, we put our credo 'We shape a better world' into practice every day.

Additional information

Professional growth and development: Access to Arup University courses, training, and mentoring.
Global opportunities: Work with colleagues all over the world and explore possible short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
Financial well-being & ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
Flexible working - Working from home up to three working days per week, and we offer support for a healthy work-life balance.
Inclusive culture - A diverse, collaborative, and innovative working environment.
Company pension scheme, disability insurance, and a generous travel allowance (public transport).

At Arup, you are part of an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from the way we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning—for Arup, for your career, and for the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an employer that offers equal opportunities, and we strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion in which everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and our workplaces accessible. For questions, candidate support, or specific accommodations during the application process, you can contact the recruitment team via email: recruitment.europe@arup.com. We are happy to help you.

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