Graduate Acoustic Consultant - Chelmsford

Penguin Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking a Graduate Acoustic Consultant to join its team in Chelmsford. The role involves conducting noise surveys, operating monitoring equipment, and supporting environmental projects. Applicants should have a relevant degree, good IT skills, and strong communication abilities. It's an opportunity to further develop expertise in a dynamic team focused on environmental impact assessment. The position requires a practical and proactive individual comfortable working outdoors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Acoustics, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Good IT literacy and clear communication skills required.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental noise surveys across various sites.
• Set up and operate noise and vibration monitoring equipment.
• Assist in environmental impact work and project delivery.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Degree (BSc/MSc) in Acoustics or Environmental Science

Tools

Noise modelling software

Environmental monitoring tools

Job description

Graduate Acoustic Consultant - Chelmsford

A UK-based environmental and design consultancy is seeking a Graduate Acoustician to join its team in the Chelmsford area.

Responsibilities

• Conducting environmental noise surveys across construction, industrial and infrastructure sites
• Setting up, maintaining and operating noise and vibration monitoring equipment
• Supporting air quality monitoring activities, including deployment and collection of diffusion tubes and particulate monitors
• Carrying out basic acoustic calculations and contributing to environmental impact work
• Collecting, managing and quality-checking field data
• Producing survey notes, logs and supporting material for reports
• Assisting senior consultants with project delivery and client requirements
• Supporting general project administration, including equipment management and calibration

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Acoustics, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Good IT literacy
• Clear communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in acoustics or environmental monitoring is advantageous but not essential
• Familiarity with noise modelling software or environmental monitoring tools is beneficial
• The successful candidate will be practical, proactive and comfortable working outdoors. Strong attention to detail, good organisation skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are important.

Additional Information

For more information or to discuss similar graduate opportunities in the environmental sector, applicants are encouraged to send their CV and a member of the penguin recruitment team will be in touch.