Acoustic Consultant

Haskoning; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Hybrid work model

Home office allowance

Pension + profit sharing

Share purchase option

Job summary

Haskoning in the UK is seeking an acoustics professional to lead noise and vibration projects across a range of sectors. You will conduct surveys, run predictive models, write technical reports, and support environmental impact assessments while advising on building acoustics design and mitigation strategies.

This role involves UK travel and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a leading environmental advisory group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control.
• A consultancy background is preferred.
• Experience with noise monitoring surveys and environmental noise assessment.
• Knowledge of acoustics policy, standards and guidance.
• Experience using noise modelling software.
• Willingness to travel, including international destinations.

Responsibilities

• Apply noise and vibration skills across UK projects.
• Conduct noise surveys and environmental noise assessments.
• Perform predictive calculations and modelling.
• Prepare technical reports and environmental impact assessments.
• Advise on building acoustics design and mitigation.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

IOA Diploma

Consultancy experience

Noise monitoring

Acoustics knowledge

Noise modelling

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

Tools

Noise modelling software

Job description

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work some of the largest and most interest projects in the energy transition sector in the UK and internationally? This role will give you the opportunity to make a real impact, whilst working alongside a market leading multidisciplinary team.

About Our Acoustics Practice and Environment Advisory Group:

Our UK Acoustics practice has an enviable project portfolio across market sectors including aviation, energy, buildings, maritime, industry and urban development, providing a wide range of career development opportunities. We specialise in major and complex projects, resolving environmental noise and vibration effects on people and other species, such as birdlife and marine mammals, in collaboration with our species expert colleagues. We also regularly provide our clients with advice on building acoustic design, occupational acoustics and industrial noise control.

Our Acoustics practice sits in our Environment Group, which has been providing environmental solutions for our clients for over 30 years in the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of environmental services to support all sizes and types of development. From high profile infrastructure projects such as the Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farms, the Woodsmith Crop Nutrients Mine, and Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station, to carbon management, climate resilience, locally-driven habitat enhancement and wider biodiversity net gain projects. We combine market-leading technical excellence, across the range of environmental disciplines, with a clear understanding of clients’ ambitions, needs and pressures.

Job Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented person with excellent communication skills and technical ability in most aspects of noise and vibration. In this role, you will apply these skills across a variety of projects, undertaking noise and vibration surveys across the UK, predictive calculations and modelling, technical report writing, environmental impact assessment, building acoustics design and providing mitigation advice.

This role might be right for you if you have:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant subject and/or the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control;
• Experience of working in a consultancy environment;
• Experience of noise monitoring surveys and environmental noise assessment;
• Knowledge and understanding of acoustics related policy, standards and guidance.
• Experience in the use of noise modelling software; and
• Willingness to travel, including possibly to international destinations.

And if you are:

• Dependable, pro-active and self-motivated
• Flexible and adaptive / innovative

What we can offer you:

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What we offer:

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• An attractive compensation package:
  Salary Range: £35,000-£50,000
  Including Pension accrual through our own pension fund with an employer contribution of 7% and annual profit sharing, where 40% of our profit is distributed among employees. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 25 holiday days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
• Private medical and dental cover: Fully paid by the company and extend it to your family at discounted rates.

You can read more about our benefits on this page. Don’t just take our word for it... in July 2025 we were recognised as the Best Place to Work in the Large Consulting Firm category at the UK’s prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards. This recognises our commitment to putting people first and creating a nurturing employee environment.

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.