Environmental Health Noise Officer

Brampton Training & Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the City of London is seeking a Noise and Nuisance Specialist for a contracted position lasting 3-6 months. Responsibilities include providing expert knowledge and managing complex noise cases while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of related experience and appropriate noise control qualifications. This role requires a proactive approach and the ability to represent the Council in hearings.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in noise and nuisance field preferably within Environmental Health Department.
• Proven experience investigating noise complaints and taking appropriate follow up action.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and powers (Environmental Protection Act 1990, Control of Pollution Act 1974, Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge and technical support to the Noise and Nuisance Service.
• Manage larger and complex noise and nuisance cases and provide expert evidence to the Licensing Committee.
• Control the impact from noise and nuisance using appropriate enforcement powers.

Skills

Noise specific qualification e.g. MSC/Diploma in Noise Control and Acoustics

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Tools

Sound Level Meters

DAT recorders

Job description

Main purpose

• To provide expert knowledge and technical support to the Noise and Nuisance Service and technical liaison with other departments
• To provide proactive management and co-ordination of the larger and more complex noise and nuisance cases including providing expert evidence to the Licensing Committee
• To ensure that the impact from noise and nuisance, on residents and others, is controlled using appropriate enforcement powers, negotiation and practical knowledge within a 24 hour service operation

Qualifications

• Noise specific qualification e.g. MSC/Diploma in Noise Control and Acoustics
• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Experience

• At least 2 years experience in the noise and nuisance field preferably within an Environmental Health Department
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and powers (i.e. Environmental Protection Act 1990, Control of Pollution Act 1974, Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993)
• Experience of investigating noise complaints and taking appropriate follow up action
• Experience of using relevant legislation and powers i.e. serving notices, court proceedings etc.
• Experience of controlling complex projects involving noise and nuisance issues
• Knowledge and experience of using noise monitoring equipment (e.g. Sound Level Meters, DAT recorders etc.) and sound insulation testing equipment
• Experience of representing the Council at Planning enquiries, licensing hearings etc and giving expert testimony on behalf of the Council

Please note this is a contracted position of 3-6 months with the possibility of extension depending on budgets and performance.

**Please note as an agency we can only offer an Umbrella PAYE rate for this post and confirmation of Eligibility to work in the UK will be required before submission**