Hybrid Consultant – Acoustics

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About the role

  • Acoustic Consultant supporting environmental project operations with a focus on noise modelling and assessments. Collaborating across diverse project portfolios in energy, environment, and defence sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake site-based noise and vibration measurements for environmental noise monitoring, construction, transport, and building acoustics
  • Develop and review desk-based acoustic reports using software such as CadnaA, SoundPLAN, and Odeon
  • Assist in producing high-quality documents detailing acoustic assessments suitable for clients and regulators
  • Contribute to building a digital portfolio for acoustics, including the creation of both online and in-person materials to communicate project goals and findings
  • Develop acoustics-focused best available techniques that integrate with wider environmental assessments, permitting processes, and Development Consent Orders (DCOs)
  • Manage and deliver various permitting and planning applications, as well as permit variations
  • Conduct site visits, install monitoring equipment, and liaise with client project managers to ensure smooth project execution
  • Support the development of Amentum’s acoustics laboratory and noise room facility, helping to enhance our in-house capabilities

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience in preparing environmental impact acoustics assessments and supporting the development of environmental statements
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in acoustics, environmental science, applied sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with CadnaA, SoundPLAN, and Odeon for modelling and assessment
  • Familiarity with the planning application process is advantageous
  • Interest in computational modelling (e.g. Python coding), health system effects of noise in marine ecosystems, and/or sound recording and signal processing is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle technical challenges in a collaborative environment
  • Willingness to travel on business as required, including potential visits to overseas sites

Benefits

  • free single medical cover and digital GP service
  • family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
  • reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
  • Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
  • work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area

Job title

Consultant – Acoustics

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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