Acoustics Consultant - London )

Penguin Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and environmental consultancy is seeking an Acoustics Consultant to join their team in London. The role involves preparing noise assessments, working autonomously, and supporting various environmental services. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and have strong communication and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Acoustics or related field required.
• Experience with noise monitoring and assessment procedures essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of standalone noise assessments.
• Client liaison and providing advice to design teams.
• Completion of environmental noise monitoring.

Skills

Noise monitoring

Acoustic design

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Acoustics or related field

Institute of Acoustics Post Graduate Diploma in Acoustics Control

MSc in Acoustics

Tools

CADNA-A

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join a leading engineering and environmental consultancy providing multidisciplinary services to the property, infrastructure, energy and environmental markets around the UK.

Based in Manchester, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to work as part of a well established, successful team on a wide variety of exciting projects in the regeneration, education, healthcare, property, waste, and energy sectors. Candidates should have a leaning towards Acoustics, but be willing to provide support to other environmental services provided by the team, such as Environmental Impact Assessment.

Core responsibilities of the position include:

* Preparation of standalone noise assessments;

* Input to Environmental Statements;

* Completion of environmental noise monitoring;

* Noise modelling using a recognized software package such as CADNA-A;

* Client liaison and providing advice to design teams;

* Be able to work autonomously with excellent communication skills (including technical report writing).

The candidate we are seeking should be ambitious and ideally have:

* A degree, together with either the Institute of Acoustics Post Graduate Diploma in Acoustics Control, or an MSc in Acoustics;

* Associate Membership of the Institute of Acoustics;

* Experience of noise monitoring and assessment procedures including BS4142 and PPG24;

* A solid understanding of noise and vibration legislation, standards and best practice;

* Good technical knowledge of acoustics in the built and natural environment and be able to develop noise mitigation measures;

* An understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment process;

* Previous experience working for an environmental or engineering consultancy with a variety clients including contractors, developers, and house builders;

* Excellent communication skills both oral and written;

* Commercial awareness together with a pragmatic, positive and proactive approach;

* The ability to work as part of a team delivering integrated services;

* A full UK Driving Licence.

Candidates with additional experience in other services including internal building acoustics, air quality, contaminated land, EIA, sustainability would be at a distinct advantage.

We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.