Acoustics Consultant

Ramboll; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover and life cover

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Ramboll seeks an Acoustics Consultant to deliver noise and vibration assessments, combining field surveys with technical reporting. You will join the UK Noise & Vibration team within Environment & Health, collaborating with experienced acousticians across Ramboll.

The role covers surveys on active construction sites and assessments for major infrastructure, rail and energy projects. You will prepare calculations, technical reports and client-facing advice while developing consultancy skills

Qualifications

• Have an Acoustics degree, an Institute of Acoustics (IOA) diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrate understanding of environmental noise and vibration in transport and construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be able to plan, coordinate and monitor own work.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking noise and vibration surveys.
• Carrying out noise and vibration calculations, assessments and reports.
• Supporting the preparation of proposals for new work.
• Working on noise assessments for planning, construction monitoring, EIA, and building acoustics.
• Contributing to projects across sectors such as rail, residential property, data centres and energy.

Skills

Acoustics degree

IOA diploma

Relevant experience

Education

Acoustics degree

IOA diploma

Tools

CadnaA

Python scripting

Excel macros

CSCS card

Noise surveys

Job description

Are you keen to build your career in acoustics consultancy, working on varied noise and vibration projects that support sustainable development? Do you enjoy combining technical analysis, site work and clear communication to help clients make informed decisions? Are you curious, organised and motivated to grow as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Noise & Vibration team as our new Acoustics Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Acoustics Consultant, you will support the delivery of noise and vibration assessments for a wide range of projects, combining technical analysis, site work and clear reporting. You will be part of our UK Noise & Vibration team in the Environment and Health business area, working alongside experienced acousticians and multidisciplinary colleagues across Ramboll. The role will include undertaking noise and vibration surveys, including work on active construction sites, and supporting assessments for major infrastructure projects, particularly in the rail and energy sectors. You will help prepare calculations, technical reports and advice for clients, planners and project teams, contributing to projects that support sustainable development and manage environmental impacts. You can expect a varied role with opportunities to develop your consultancy skills, work collaboratively with colleagues, and build experience across both site-based and office-based acoustics work.

Your key responsibilities will be

• undertaking noise and vibration surveys;
• carrying out noise and vibration calculations, assessments and reports;
• supporting the preparation of proposals for new work;
• working on noise assessments for planning, construction noise and vibration monitoring and mitigation, environmental impact assessment, and building acoustics; and
• contributing to projects across sectors such as rail, residential property, data centres and energy.

About you

• have an Acoustics degree, an Institute of Acoustics (IOA) diploma or equivalent and/or have suitable experience;
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of environmental noise and vibration in the transportation and construction sector;
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• hold a full UK drivers license;
• have a strong work ethic and be organised, flexible and motivated; and
• have a proven ability to plan, coordinate and monitor own work.

Knowledge or experience of any of the following would also be useful:

• noise modelling in CadnaA;
• knowledge of scripting in Python;
• advanced knowledge of Excel including working with macros;
• noise or vibration surveys;
• working on construction sites or having a CSCS card; and
• being an Associate member of the Institute of Acoustics.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [emailprotected] with such requests.