Acoustics Consultant

Acoustics Consultant 

Why choose US:

We are a medium-sized consultancy, large enough to have strength in depth with many experienced specialists working seamlessly together, but also small enough to be sure of giving close personal attention. We are committed to helping our people achieve their ambitions and rewarding them not just on financial results but on how they help develop, grow and shape the business and how they interact with and support colleagues, clients, partners, regulators and the public.

The Acoustics Consultant opportunity:

You will work as an Acoustics Consultant, within the environmental team. You will be involved in the assessment of noise for various types of projects. Whilst the majority of the work will focus on residential, commercial and mixed use development, you may also have the opportunity to provide acoustic expertise across other business sectors such as minerals, waste and renewables. You will undertake noise monitoring, modelling and assessment works and be involved from the start to the completion of projects liaising with clients, other team members, employees across the company and third parties such as local authorities and transport consultants throughout the process.

You:

As the successful Acoustics Consultant applicant you will have at least 2 years’ experience working in the field of acoustics. You will need experience of noise monitoring and assessment procedures and be familiar and competent in the application of all relevant British Standards relating to residential and commercial development. You will possess excellent report writing skills, and also have experience of noise modelling using SoundPLAN or similar software. You will have excellent organisational and numerical skills with experience of managing your own workload. Excellent communication skills, and confidence to liaise directly with clients is also preferred.

It is essential that you are educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a first degree and/or masters qualification in Environmental Sciences (or similar) together with a post-graduate qualification in Acoustics.

As you will be working as part of the wider noise and air quality service area, experience in air quality assessment work would be advantageous.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

We offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications;
• Membership of the Firm’s Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer’s contribution of up to 5%;
• Payment of a professional subscription;
• 24 days annual leave per year (bank holidays excluded),
• Single membership to the Firm’s Private Health Care Scheme currently provided by AVIVA;
• Inclusion in the Firm’s Permanent Health Insurance Policy;
• Inclusion in the Firm’s Life Assurance Policy given as 3 times annual salary;
• Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage;
• Flexi- Time Working Schedule;
• Long service awards – annual leave;
• Childcare Vouchers;
• Travel Loans.

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