acoustics team

Managing Director
BEng(Hons) CEng FIOA MIMechE MCIBSE.
Simon graduated from the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research at Southampton University in 1989 with a BEng (Hons) degree in Engineering Acoustics and Vibration. He joined a leading acoustic consultancy in 1990, became a Director in 1998 and Managing Director in 2008. In 2022, Simon and three fellow directors co-founded Quantum Acoustics.
He is a Chartered Engineer, FEANI European Engineer, a Fellow of the Institute of Acoustics, a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, a Member of the Society of Building Services Engineers and a Member of the Society of Expert Witnesses.

Director
BSc(Hons) MIOA
Andrew graduated from Salford University with a BSc(Hons) degree in Electro Acoustics and joined a leading UK consultancy in 2003, becoming a Director in 2015. In 2022 he co-founded Quantum Acoustics. He is a Member of the Institute of Acoustics, is active on the Institute of Acoustics Publications Editorial Board and is qualified in Health and Safety at Senior Executive level.
Andrew has extensive experience in all aspects of acoustic design encompassing architectural, building services and environmental disciplines. This includes the application of current standards with proven on-site results for acoustically high performing developments. Through 20 years of consulting, he has cultivated an acute understanding of the acoustic criteria necessary to satisfy clients across all sectors and project values, together with the skills required to follow through and deliver the commensurate acoustic performance.

Director
Diploma in Acoustic MIOA
John is a Member of the Institute of Acoustics, having gained the Institute of Acoustics Diploma in 1992. With over 30 years of experience, he has considerable knowledge of the acoustics industry, including building acoustics and environmental/planning acoustics. He has been involved with numerous projects ranging from large international development to smaller domestic enquiries.
John often provides expert witness services, representing developers and Local Authorities. He has presented evidence for planning and licensing matters, including in the High Court and to Select Parliamentary Committees. Throughout his career he has developed an excellent understanding of individual clients’ requirements, demonstrated through a well proven track record.

Director
BSc(Hons) Diploma in Acoustics MIOA
John has over 24 years of acoustics consultancy experience, specialising in architectural, building services and environmental acoustics. He is a member of the Institute of Acoustics with a BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Science and a Diploma in acoustics. He joined a leading UK consultancy in 1997 and became a Director in 2008. John co-founded Quantum Acoustics in 2022.
John has extensive experience in planning matters, office fit-outs and the design of many high-quality mixed-use schemes. He is an experienced user of noise mapping software for environmental acoustics applications. For each project he prides himself on providing clients with a personal and responsive approach.

Director
BSc(Hons) MIOA
Paul is a highly experienced acoustic “all -rounder” with 35 years’ of practical acoustic consultancy experience. Paul is a corporate Member of the Institute of Acoustics and holds the Institute’s Silver Certificate.
Paul provides input covering all aspects of noise and vibration assessment, including architectural acoustics; building services acoustics; and industrial noise and vibration. Paul has a particular strength in environmental noise and vibration, preparing Noise Assessments to accompany development proposals/EIA's, and routinely acts as an expert witness in this field, giving evidence at Public Inquiries, at Planning Hearings, in front of Planning Committees; in connection with both civil / criminal court cases and licensing matters.
Paul has a powerful ability to identify quickly the acoustic challenges posed by proposed developments and provide the technical support to professional colleagues to address and deliver the sustainable development opportunities sought by Clients.

Associate
MSc MIOA MCIEH MIEnvSci MIAQM
Phil has considerable experience in environmental health, protection, and acoustic consultancy for over 25 years. He has worked for Local Authorities for over 20 years including Westminster City Council. Phil gained the IOA Diploma in Acoustics in 2003 and added his MSc in Applied Acoustics in 2012. He is a corporate member of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and The Institute of Environmental Science (IES).
Phil has provided expert witness services for both private and public sector clients at Magistrate Court hearings and appeals, Public Inquiries, High Court and Judicial Review proceedings. Phil has also held the position of senior visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster since 2008, primarily teaching students on the topic of acoustics and the built environment.

Associate
BSc(Hons) MIOA
Dave is an experienced acoustic consultant specialising in all areas of environmental noise, vibration, building and architectural acoustics. His experience allows him to advise on all aspects of projects, from initial scoping, through planning applications, detailed design and finally commissioning testing. Dave is a corporate Member of the Institute of Acoustics and a Committee Member (former Chair) of the southern branch of the Institute of Acoustics. He is currently a member of an ANC Working Group to provide noise guidance to practitioners on sport and leisure noise.

Executive Consultant
Diploma in Acoustic MIOA
Steve is an experienced consultant, he has worked in the acoustics industry for over 45 years. Having worked for a leading acoustic consultancy practice with three of Quantum’s Directors, he founded The EQUUS Partnership and was Managing Director of the practice for over 30 years.
Steve specialises and offers industry leading advice in relation to the acoustic design of building facades. He has a well proven track record providing design and research expertise to assist in product development, with a particular specialism in office partitioning systems to deliver the exacting demand of modern office fit-outs.

Senior Consultant
MSc Diploma in Acoustics
Raquel has an MSc and has also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control. She is a Member to the Institute of Acoustics. Prior to joining QA, Raquel was an Acoustic Consultant at Mayer Brown, where she covered all aspects of noise and vibration. Raquel has a particular passion for environmental acoustics and has produced many Noise Assessments to accompany development proposals/EIA’s.

Senior Consultant
BSc(Hons) MIOA
Miriam holds a BSc in Sound, Light and Live Event Technology from the University of Derby and is a Corporate Member of the Institute of Acoustics. With over eight years of consultancy experience, she brings a strong foundation in environmental acoustics and event noise management.
Building on her academic background, Miriam is deeply involved in the organisation and noise management of festivals and live music events throughout the UK, applying her expertise to ensure successful and compliant event delivery.
Her consultancy work includes environmental noise assessments, hardware design and acoustic computer modelling. She has worked on a wide variety of environmental acoustics projects as part of multidisciplinary design teams, collaborating with engineers and architects in the commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, residential, and retail sectors.

Senior Consultant
BSc Diploma in Acoustics MIOA
Kelvin holds a BSc in Music Technology and a Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control from the Institute of Acoustics, where he is also a member. Before joining QA, he worked at a leading acoustic consultancy, managing environmental monitoring projects and advising on all aspects of noise and vibration. He is experienced in the acoustic design of residential and office buildings, sound insulation testing, and acoustic commissioning. Kelvin also has extensive experience in vibration surveys - ranging from rail assessments to investigations of unknown disturbance sources in residential and commercial buildings.

Senior Consultant
MSc BA(Hons) MIOA
Xiaoyi holds an MSc in Environmental Design and Engineering from University College London and a BA in Architecture from the University of Liverpool. As a Member of the Institute of Acoustics, she brings extensive experience from the acoustic consultancy industry, where she worked across a wide range of noise and vibration control projects. Xiaoyi specializes in the acoustic design of office, residential, and educational buildings, and is highly skilled in 3D acoustic modelling software, including CadnaA, CATT-Acoustic, and ODEON.

Senior Consultant
BEng(Hons) MSc FIOA MInstSCVE
Alex holds a BEng(Hons) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Manchester and an MSc in Environmental & Architectural Acoustics from LSBU, is a Fellow of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and a Member of the Institute of Sound, Communication and Visual Engineers (ISCVE). With over twenty-four years’ experience, Alex is accomplished in building and environmental acoustics, including event noise management and pre-completion testing (PCT).
Collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver “best in class” acoustic design, noise and vibration and pro-audio solutions for the built environment, Alex specialises in a range of sectors notably; commercial & mixed-use, sports & entertainment, music & broadcast facilities, heritage, high-end residential, retail & leisure and healthcare & laboratories.
Alex’s industry engagements include; the IOA Building Acoustics Group and STEM Committees, the ISCVE Early Careers Committee, Chair of the IOA Working Group tasked with revising the “Good Practice Guide on Noise from Pubs & Clubs”, active member of the CIBSE Part: B4 “Noise and vibration control for building services systems” Working Group and sitting on the Governance Board of global hearing conservation initiative; “Healthy Ears, Limited Annoyance” (HELA).

Senior Consultant
BEng(Hons) MIOA
Matthew is a Senior Consultant specialising in acoustics and environmental noise, bringing a hands-on approach to every project. He graduated from the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research at Southampton University with a BEng (Hons) in Acoustical Engineering.
Since joining the company, Matthew has worked on a wide range of projects, from office fit-outs and educational buildings to residential developments. He applies advanced acoustic modelling techniques, using CATT for open-plan spaces and CadnaA for environmental noise assessments across a variety of sites.
An Associate Member of the Institute of Acoustics (AMIOA), Matthew is passionate about delivering practical, high-quality acoustic solutions while continuing to grow his expertise in the field.

Senior Consultant
BSc(Hons) Diploma in Acoustics MIOA
Becca holds a BSc in Sound Engineering and Production, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control. After studying at Birmingham City University, she relocated to the South East in 2019 to pursue her career in acoustics.
She has experience in environmental noise, including conducting noise and vibration surveys, detailed data analysis and calculations, and technical report writing. Becca is also a Member of the Institute of Acoustics.

Consultant
MEng AMIOA
Ben graduated from the University of Southampton in 2023 with an MEng in Acoustical Engineering. During his time at university, he studied a range of acoustic modules, including architectural acoustics and signal processing.
He joined QA in early 2024 and has since worked on projects across several sectors, including residential, commercial, education, and healthcare. Since joining the team, Ben has expanded his skill set, gaining experience in computer noise mapping and conducting noise impact assessments.

Consultant
BEng(Hons) Diploma in Acoustics AMIOA
Harry has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, as well as previous experience working in both automotive and manufacturing, his technical background is extremely beneficial to the team. He is passionate about acoustics, always striving to expand his knowledge. He has also gained the Institute of Acoustics Diploma.

Assistant Consultant
MSc, BSc (Hons), AMIOA
Nat has a BSc in Acoustics & Music Technology, and an MSc in Creative Industries. After studying in at the Edinburgh Futures Institute and Edinburgh College of Art, he has moved down to London to pursue his interest of acoustics and work in QA’s London Office. His interest in acoustics goes beyond simply consultancy work, in his spare time he also makes music.

Assistant Consultant
MSc, BEng
Connor graduated from TEDI-London receiving a BEng in Global Design Engineering in 2024. Following this, he then graduated from the University of Southampton in 2025 with an MSc in Acoustical and Vibration Engineering. In his free time, he designs and builds high-end loudspeakers, which is why he pursued acoustics; he wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the theory of how sound works.

Assistant Consultant
BSc
Scarlett graduated from the University of Liverpool with a BSc in Physics and Mathematics, where she developed a strong interest in acoustics after combining her love of physics and maths with her passion for electronic music.
In her spare time she collects and mixes vinyl, travelling to festivals and events across the UK and internationally whenever possible. This interest led her to explore acoustics wherever she could within her degree, including her final year project, inspired by acoustics and wave physics, “A Semiclassical Study of Quantum Tunnelling and Chaos through Classical Wave Analogues.” She loved working on the project, confirming her ambition to pursue a career in acoustic consultancy.
Scarlett is now excited to build on her academic foundations in acoustics and the built environment. She has also begun attending Institute of Acoustics events, working towards a membership.

Technical Assistant
Sam assists with environmental noise surveys, sound insulation testing, data analysis and report preparation.

Technical Assistant
BSc
Robbie is currently studying for a Master of Science in Sport and Clinical Biomechanics at Liverpool John Moores University, having previously completed a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science at the same institution. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in biomechanics and human response, use of technical equipment, data analysis, and technical writing which he applies in his role at Quantum Acoustics. Robbie supports the team by assisting with environmental noise surveys, sound insulation testing, data interpretation, and the preparation of technical reports. His attention to detail, analytical mindset, and enthusiasm for learning make him a valuable member of the consultancy team.

Technical Assistant
Josh is currently studying Computer Science at the University of Liverpool.
Josh works part-time during the holidays. He provides assistance with environmental noise surveys, sound insulation testing, data analysis and report preparation.

Technical Assistant
Sam assists with environmental noise surveys, sound insulation testing, data analysis and report preparation.

air quality team

Senior Consultant
PhD MIAQM MIEnvSci
Gopinath has over 10 years of experience in air pollution research and pollution control. He began his career as a Research Fellow at the Global Centre for Clean Air Research, focusing on air quality monitoring and data collection for various pollutants, including particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5, and ultrafine particles) and other occupational health contaminants. He is a full member of both the Institute of Air Quality Management (MIAQM) and the Institute of Environmental Science (MIEnvSci).
Gopinath has authored and co-authored numerous articles in internationally recognized research journals. He later worked as a Research Fellow in Systems Thinking at the Institute for Sustainability, where he managed research programs, identified new research areas, and contributed to drafting grant proposals to expand the institute’s research portfolio. He also served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, India.
With extensive experience in reviewing air quality assessments for various research projects, Gopinath has, over the past six years, led air quality assessments, monitoring, and management for multiple international research projects across the UK.

Associate
MSc MIOA MCIEH MIEnvSci MIAQM
Phil has over 25 years’ experience in environmental health, public protection, and pollution control. Phil started his career working for air quality consultants specialising in the surveying, testing and the management of various pollutants such as lead, asbestos and other occupational health contaminants. He has worked for Local Authorities for over 20 years and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and The Institute of Environmental Science (MIEnvSci). As part of his local authority work, Phil has provided expert witness within public inquiry in relation to odour and dust nuisance. Phil was involved in writing the Code of Construction Practice for Westminster City Council which included work on the requirements of construction dust management, monitoring, mitigation, and control. He has many years of experience investigating odour and dust nuisance and the regulation of compliance under IPPC and later the PPC legislative regimes. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in reviewing Air Quality Assessments for Planning applications, Environmental Statements and EIA chapters. In the last eight years Phil has managed a noise, vibration and dust assessment, monitoring and management service providing consultancy services on local and national infrastructure and construction projects of various sizes across the UK.

Senior Consultant
MSc Diploma in Acoustics
Raquel has an MSc and has also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control. She is a Member to the Institute of Acoustics. Prior to joining QA, Raquel was an Acoustic Consultant at Mayer Brown, where she covered all aspects of noise and vibration. Raquel has a particular passion for environmental acoustics and has produced many Noise Assessments to accompany development proposals/EIA’s.

Associate
BSc(Hons) MIOA
Dave is an experienced acoustic consultant specialising in all areas of environmental noise, vibration, building and architectural acoustics. His experience allows him to advise on all aspects of projects, from initial scoping, through planning applications, detailed design and finally commissioning testing. Dave is a corporate Member of the Institute of Acoustics and a Committee Member (former Chair) of the southern branch of the Institute of Acoustics. He is currently a member of an ANC Working Group to provide noise guidance to practitioners on sport and leisure noise.

Director
BSc(Hons) MIOA
Paul is a highly experienced acoustic “all -rounder” with 35 years’ of practical acoustic consultancy experience. Paul is a corporate Member of the Institute of Acoustics and holds the Institute’s Silver Certificate.
Paul provides input covering all aspects of noise and vibration assessment, including architectural acoustics; building services acoustics; and industrial noise and vibration. Paul has a particular strength in environmental noise and vibration, preparing Noise Assessments to accompany development proposals/EIA's, and routinely acts as an expert witness in this field, giving evidence at Public Inquiries, at Planning Hearings, in front of Planning Committees; in connection with both civil / criminal court cases and licensing matters.
Paul has a powerful ability to identify quickly the acoustic challenges posed by proposed developments and provide the technical support to professional colleagues to address and deliver the sustainable development opportunities sought by Clients.

administrative team

Finance Manager
BSc
Nicki graduated from Swansea University with a BSc in Business.
She handles all QA’s accounting transactions, is responsible for the preparation of financial accounts and liaising with the company accountants.

Human Resources Manager
MSc MIPD
Sarah graduated with an MSc in Maths and Psychology and gained MIPD.
She has worked in many HR roles for over 30 years and is now responsible for all HR-related matters.

Marketing Manager
Linda has over 30 years marketing and promotions experience.
She has owned and managed Marketing agencies. Working in all aspects of Marketing from Experiential, Promotional and Direct marketing.
She has many years of working with big advertising agencies and managed big events and promotion experiences for International and National brands. Including B2B, FMCG and Charities.
She is now entering the world of Acoustics and helping them with their Marketing plans.

Office Administrator
Caroline is a valued member of the admin team. Having previously worked for an online children’s book rental service, Caroline is excited to take on a new challenge within the world of acoustics.

Admin Assistant
Nikki has worked in administration and finance for design and construction management companies for over 35 years; focusing on finance for the past 15 years
She is looking forward to developing her new role at QA.