Senior Acoustic Consultant

Haskoning; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Salary range £45,000 – £60,000 per ann

Hybrid work model

Private medical and dental cover

Employer pension contributions 7%

Profit sharing and potential company-;

Job summary

Haskoning seeks an experienced acoustics professional to deliver noise and vibration solutions across major projects in the UK and internationally. You will perform predictive calculations, modelling, and environmental impact assessments, and provide mitigation advice within building acoustics design.

The role includes supporting junior team members, pursuing new business opportunities, and engaging with clients in a hybrid-working environment with a strong focus on technical excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
• 5+ years’ experience in acoustic consultancy
• Experience of noise monitoring surveys, noise modelling software and Environmental Impact Assessment
• Working knowledge of policy, legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the acoustics sector
• Knowledge of underwater noise modelling
• Commercial understanding, interest in securing new business and client interface
• Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics

Responsibilities

• Apply skills in noise and vibration across a variety of projects, undertaking predictive calculations and modelling
• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments and building acoustics design recommendations
• Provide mitigation advice and sound insulation strategies for projects
• Support junior members of the noise and vibration team and contribute to growth
• Identify business opportunities and present robust, client‑facing recommendations

Job description

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work some of the largest and most interest projects in the energy transition sector in the UK and internationally? This role will give you the opportunity to make a real impact, whilst working alongside a market leading multidisciplinary team.

About Our Acoustics Practice And Environment Advisory Group

Our UK Acoustics practice has an enviable project portfolio across market sectors including aviation, energy, buildings, maritime, industry and urban development, providing a wide range of career development opportunities. We specialise in major and complex projects, resolving environmental noise and vibration effects on people and other species, such as birdlife and marine mammals, in collaboration with our species expert colleagues. We also regularly provide our clients with advice on building acoustic design, occupational acoustics and industrial noise control.

Our Acoustics practice sits in our Environment Group, which has been providing environmental solutions for our clients for over 30 years in the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of environmental services to support all sizes and types of development. From high profile infrastructure projects such as the Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farms, the Woodsmith Crop Nutrients Mine, and Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station, to carbon management, climate resilience, locally-driven habitat enhancement and wider biodiversity net gain projects. We combine market-leading technical excellence, across the range of environmental disciplines, with a clear understanding of clients’ ambitions, needs and pressures.

Job Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented person with excellent communication skills and technical ability in most aspects of noise and vibration. In this role, you will apply these skills across a variety of projects, undertaking predictive calculations and modelling, technical report writing, environmental impact assessment, building acoustics design and providing mitigation advice. You will be expected to provide technical support to junior members of the noise and vibration team, contribute towards our continued growth and development, as well as being involved in identifying business opportunities and providing clients with robust and helpful advice.

This role might be right for you if you have:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant subject and/or the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
• 5 or more years’ experience in acoustic consultancy
• Experience of noise monitoring surveys, noise modelling software and Environmental Impact Assessment
• Working knowledge of policy, legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the acoustics sector
• Knowledge of underwater noise modelling;
• Commercial understanding, an interest in securing new business and confidence at the client-interface
• Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics.

And If You Are

• Dependable, pro‑active and self‑motivated
• Flexible, conscientious and adaptive / innovative

What We Can Offer You

At Haskoning, we believe that the well‑being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well‑being.

What we offer:

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• An attractive compensation package: Salary Range: £45,000 – £60,000, Including Pension accrual through our own pension fund with an employer contribution of 7% and annual profit sharing, where 40% of our profit is distributed among employees. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 25 holiday days (based on full‑time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge‑sharing groups.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
• Private medical and dental cover: Fully paid by the company and extend it to your family at discounted rates.

You can read more about our benefits on this page. Don’t just take our word for it… in July 2025 we were recognised as theBest Place to Work in the Large Consulting Firm category at the UK’s prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards. This recognises our commitment to putting people first and creating a nurturing employee environment.

About Haskoning

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee‑owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose‑driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on ourdedicated webpage.