Junior Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The ideal candidate has a MSc or BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration, AMIOA membership, and at least 6 months' experience in environmental or building acoustics. Strong communication and IT skills are essential.

The role involves measurement surveys, reporting, advising on legislation, predicting and measuring transportation noise, liaising with consultants, engineers and architects across the UK. It is a permanent position.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration.
• AMIOA membership or equivalent.
• Acoustic consultancy experience (≥6 months).

Responsibilities

• Measurement surveys and reporting.
• Assessment in accordance with Planning Policy Guidance BS 5228 and BS4142.
• Advice on legislation and planning conditions.
• Prediction and measurement of transportation noise.
• Liaise with consultants, engineers and architects.
• Write high quality reports; contribute to EIAs.

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Client liaison

Education

MSc/BSc in Acoustics/Noise and Vibration

AMIOA

Tools

BS 5228

BS4142

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a highly respected, national firm with expertise in architectural, buildings and environmental consultancy with a number of offices spanning the UK. This successful organization is looking to recruit a highly skilled Junior Acoustic Consultant to complement a team of noise specialists in their office based in London and contribute to a challenging range of projects in both public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Preferably MSc/BSc in Acoustics/ Noise and Vibration
• AMIOA

Experience

• Acoustic consultancy experience (6 months +) in the field of Environmental and/or Building Acoustics
• Technically competent and IT proficient
• Good communication and client liaison skills
• Extensive and detailed understanding of Environmental Acoustics.
• Highly organised and IT literate

Duties

• Measurement surveys and reporting
• Assessment in accordance with Planning Policy Guidance BS 5228 and BS4142
• Advice on legislation
• Prediction and measurement of transportation noise
• Planning conditions - compliance and negotiation
• Noise Impact Assessments (including Environmental Impact Assessment)
• Liaise with consultants, engineers and architects
• Writing high quality reports
• Industrial and commercial noise control
• Consultation with Environmental Health Officers including advising on appropriate use of planning conditions
• Undertake noise assessment site visits all over the UK

This is a permanent role.