Acoustic Consultant - Greater Manchester

Penguin Recruitment; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking an Acoustic Consultant to join their Noise and Air Quality team. The role involves assessing noise across various projects, including waste management and renewable energy. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and acoustic consultancy experience. A competitive salary and attractive benefits are offered in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

In-house training

Highly competitive salary

Friendly work environment

Professional development

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Acoustics or Noise and Vibration.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Minimum AIOA qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct measurement surveys and report findings.
• Assess according to PPG24 and BS4142 standards.
• Provide advice on noise legislation.
• Prepare Noise Impact Assessments.
• Coordinate with engineers and consultants.
• Write high-quality reports.

Skills

Acoustic consultancy experience

Noise monitoring and assessment

Communication skills

Team player

Project management skills

Education

MSc/BSc Acoustics/Noise and Vibration or relevant field

AIOA certification

Tools

Noise Modeling software

Job description

Due to continued growth, our client, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise in energy, sustainability, infrastructure, landscape design, mining and waste working closely with clients in both public and private sectors have a requirement for an Acoustic Consultant with a background in Environmental acoustics to join their Noise and Air Quality team in the Greater Manchester office. You will be involved in the assessment of noise for a broad range of projects across all sectors including Waste Management Facilities, Land and Property, Mining and Minerals, Renewable Energy and Transportation Schemes.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc Acoustics/Noise and Vibration or a relevant subject area
• Full Driving license and access to a vehicle
• Minimum of AIOA

Experience

• Previous acoustic consultancy experience is essential within an environmental consultancy
• Technically competent and IT proficient
• Experience of noise monitoring and assessment procedures including BS4142 and PPG24
• Commercially aware and team player
• Good communication and client liaison skills
• Personal experience of Noise Modeling using a recognised software package.
• Extensive and detailed understanding of Environmental Acoustics.
• Ideally strong project management skills.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Specialist understanding of the required standards and regulations
• Full driving license

Duties

• Measurement surveys and reporting
• Assessment in accordance with Planning Policy Guidance (PPG) 24 and BS4142
• Advice on legislation
• Planning conditions - compliance and negotiation
• Noise Impact Assessments (including Environmental Impact Assessment)
• Liaise with consultants, engineers and architects
• Writing high quality reports
• Consultation with Environmental Health Officers including advising on appropriate use of planning conditions

Projects

• Waste Management Facilities, Land and Property, Mining and Minerals, Renewable Energy and Transportation Schemes

Benefits

• In-house training
• Highly competitive salary
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Continuing professional development
• Attractive benefits package

Contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment for more information on this or any other acoustics roles