Senior Noise Consultant

Tetra Tech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced acoustic consultant to join their Noise and Acoustics team. The candidate should have a degree in Acoustics or a related field and possess strong project management skills. Responsibilities include conducting environmental noise assessments and design work while representing the company at various meetings. The role offers flexible working hours and a competitive salary to support a work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Healthcare cover

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Birthday holiday

Qualifications

• Strong academic background including a degree in Acoustics or a related subject.
• Membership of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) is ideal.
• Project management experience, managing finances and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental noise and vibration assessments.
• Post-planning building acoustics design work from RIBA Stage 2-6.
• Represent the company in project meetings.

Skills

Acoustic calculations

Acoustics surveys

Proficient in using CadnaA

Sound level meters

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Project management skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Acoustics or related subject

Job description

Our Noise and Acoustics team undertake work across a variety of sectors from residential, healthcare, education, retail, and commercial. We also undertake assessment of sustainable energy schemes such as battery storage and solar farms.

Our clients include UK MoD, Sainsburys, Amazon together with a variety of local authorities and building developer clients.

Our projects include House of Parliament and projects across Europe.

Our services include

• Environmental noise and vibration assessment, and development of mitigatory measures for buildings, and plant equipment, through standalone, Environmental Statements, or discharge of conditions, and
• Post-planning building acoustics design work from RIBA Stage 2-6.

Ideal Candidate

• A track record of industry experience
• Strong academic background including (ideally) a degree in Acoustics or a related subject (e.g. Physics, Audio Technology).
• Membership of the IOA (Institute of Acoustics).
• Possess a good technical understanding with experience in planning work, mechanical plant design and building acoustics.
• Sufficient standing to represent the company at regular project meetings.
• Maintains a good attitude towards health and safety.
• Manages own and others time to ensure that assigned work is completed to deadlines with a good quality standard.
• Project management, including managing project finances, invoicing, project costing, procurement of equipment.
• Capability to write fee proposals, tenders and technical reporting.
• An ability to drive small and large projects forward and ensure that they are completed in a timely manner.
• A team player who is friendly, enthusiastic, proactive, hardworking and dynamic.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organisation and administration skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good commercial awareness and a willingness to take part in marketing / business development activities.
• Full driving license and flexibility to travel is required due to various project locations.

Technical Skills

• Acoustic calculations and proficient in using CadnaA
• Acoustics surveys
• The use of sound level meters
• Writing technical reports and providing acoustics advice to clients
• Understanding of basic environmental acoustics guidance and standards such as CRTN, BS8233, BS4142, BB93, HTM08-01, BS5228, NPPF, NPSE, ProPG etc.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe.

We deliver locally and were backed globally. In the UK and Europe, Tetra Tech has more than 6,000 employees and more than 50 offices. Our unique organisational structure enables us to be nimble and respond with the agility of a small business, backed by international resources and capabilities from across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and North and South America.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension, healthcare cover and a range of flexible benefits. We are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, remote working, term time only, flexible start and finish times and compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance. We offer volunteer days, birthday holiday and a range of flexible benefits to suit each individual.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Organization : 784 TCE

Requisition #78400001574

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To apply, please visit our careers sectionhttp : / / www.tetratecheurope.com / careerswhere you will be able to submit your CV and a covering letter.