Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package

About the Role
Are you up to the challenge? We are seeking a passionate Environmental Acoustic Consultant to join our team and work on a wide range of projects from Noise and Vibration Impact Assessments to complex Development Consent Order projects. You will join an established subgroup within the acoustics team of over 40 people, providing environmental noise impact assessments to a variety of clients and industries including commercial, sports and entertainment, residential, industrial, and mixed-use developments. This includes Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, international projects, and potential opportunities to get involved in other areas of the discipline such as building acoustics, events, audio-visual, stadium and arena design.

Key duties include preparation of noise and vibration impact assessments and accompanying reports, including environmental impact assessment chapters; interfacing with other areas of the firm through project work; supporting senior members in the delivery of large-scale projects; proposing multiple solutions to challenges and articulating their benefits and shortfalls to clients while considering other disciplines’ requirements; producing insightful reports, presentations, models and drawings to an excellent technical standard with high accuracy and timeliness; undertaking noise and vibration surveys, acoustic calculations and modelling; interpreting and applying relevant acoustic policy and standards; and attending meetings and workshops with clients and stakeholders.

Experience
- Relevant consultancy experience predominantly within environmental acoustics, with building acoustics experience advantageous.
- Extensive acoustic modelling skills using IMMI, Cadna/A or similar software to predict environmental noise from road, rail (passenger and freight), industrial and construction sources.
- Knowledge of the limitations of traditional prediction and assessment methods and application of alternative methods where appropriate.
- Experience working on major infrastructure and construction projects following the Development Consent Order process is advantageous.

About you
- Effective and flexible communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to propose and articulate multiple solutions.
- Motivated, proactive, and able to support senior team members in large-scale project delivery.

Qualifications
- An acoustics-related qualification.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.

Additional Information
- Senior grade applications will also be considered for the right candidate.

What we offer
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance and income protection.
- 25 days holiday per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) with flexible holiday arrangements.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
- Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
- Early finish at 3pm on the last Friday of each month.
- Strong commitment to continuous development with tailored learning and development programmes.
- Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
- Comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities.
- Supportive and inclusive environment with social and outreach activities including Young Employees Forum and mentoring.
- An international culture fostering diversity, inclusion, and flexible working patterns.
- Commitment to increasing representation of marginalised groups in the built environment.
- Adjustments to the application process available to support candidates as needed.