Acoustic Consultant

AECO; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a skilled acoustics professional to process noise data, assess environmental acoustics, and model predictions. The role involves preparing technical reports and participating in project meetings within a hybrid work arrangement.

Ideal candidates hold MSc/BSc in Acoustics or related field and memberships in IOA/ANC/ASA, with experience in consultancy for varied projects. Office-based in Pretoria and remote work options apply.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, a team approach and customer focus.
• Relevant consultancy experience in environmental acoustics for a variety of project types and sizes.
• Proven ability to deliver client expectations to budget and timescale.
• Excellent technical report writing, personal organisation and communication skills.
• Experience of acoustic prediction using spreadsheets and industry recognised software.

Responsibilities

• Data processing and analysis of noise and vibration measurement surveys.
• Calculation and assessment of environmental acoustics.
• Computer modelling predictions and optimisations.
• Preparation of technical reports.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.

Skills

Enthusiasm & teamwork

Client focus

Environmental acoustics consultancy

Technical report writing

Acoustic prediction using spreadsheets

Education

MSc/BSc in Acoustics or related

IOA/ANC/ASA membership

Tools

Acoustic prediction software

Spreadsheet modelling

Job description

• Primary Location: ZA - Pretoria, 263A West Avenue, Cen

Company Description

As part of AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities (EC) team, you will join a global network of over 3,000 technical professionals across nine countries. The EC team is trusted to seamlessly deliver high-quality, specialist expertise that expands our project capacity across all scopes and sizes. You will form part of a larger EC Environment Team and work from one of the local offices, note AECOM operates a hybrid work model split between work in one of AECOM’s offices and working from home. You will form part of a larger EC Environment Team and work from one of the local offices, note AECOM operates a hybrid work model split between work in one of AECOM’s offices and working from home. To ensure absolute clarity, this role involves no fieldwork, site visits, or on-the-ground environmental measurements, and candidates must be fully comfortable executing all responsibilities in a virtual work environment.

Start here. Grow here.

Job Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

What your new role will entail;

• Data processing and analysis of noise and vibration measurement surveys
• Calculation and assessment of environmental acoustics
• Computer modelling predictions and optimisations
• Preparation of technical reports
• Attend and participate in project meetings

Being part of the team;

AECOM has one of the world’s largest specialist Acoustics, Noise and Vibration teams, with approximately 50 full time specialists in the UK and over 200 worldwide. The acoustics team in the south provides environmental acoustic consultancy services to the construction industry. Our abilities and expertise include:

• Acoustic Assessments: transport and construction noise (computer modelling and auralisation) and building services noise control.
• Acoustic Measurements (desk-based support only): short- and long-term environmental noise data analysis, sound insulation (airborne and impact) and room acoustic measurements.

We work across all of the construction market sectors with significant recent project experience in highways, aviation, rail, industrial, residential and commercial developments.

Here’s what we will need from you;

To be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with:

• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, a team approach and customer focus.
• Relevant consultancy experience in the fields of environmental acoustics for a variety of project types and sizes.
• Proven ability to deliver client expectations to budget and timescale,
• Excellent technical report writing, personal organisation and communication skills.
• Experience of acoustic prediction using both spreadsheets and industry recognised software

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in Acoustics or a closely associated science or engineering discipline.
• Membership/ Associate Membership in professional organisations (IOA, ANC, ASA…)

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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