Senior Acoustic Consultant

Senior Acoustic Consultant
Doncaster / South Yorkshire
Hybrid / Remote working
£45,000 - £50,000 basic salary 
  
Are you an Experienced Senior Acoustic Consultant within the consultancy industry? If yes, read on….
  
They provide services such as noise & vibration assessments, sound insulation testing (including Part E / ANC / UKAS where applicable), architectural & building acoustics, industrial noise, impact assessments, regulatory compliance, mitigation design, monitoring, and expert witness work. They are currently looking for a skilled Acoustic Consultant to join their growing team
  
The Role - Senior Acoustic Consultant:

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of acoustics and noise/vibration consultancy projects, including impact assessments, sound insulation testing, building & architectural acoustics, industrial noise, regulatory compliance, etc.
• Undertake noise & vibration measurements, surveys, monitoring, and post-processing of data; ensure correct instrumentation, quality assurance, and adherence to relevant standards / regulations.
• Carry out modelling, predictions, and assessment of noise impacts from transport (road, rail, aircraft), industrial sources, piling, etc.
• Provide sound insulation testing and Part E compliance (or similar building regulation) services; manage or undertake pre-completion tests, sound-insulation specifications and compliance reporting.
• Produce technical reports, including impact assessments, mitigation proposals, cost-benefit analyses, and specifications for noise control measures; ensure clarity, accuracy, compliance with regulatory and client requirements.
• Liaise with clients (developers, architects, planning consultants, local authorities etc.), regulators, other consultants, and stakeholders; present findings, defend proposals, participate in meetings/discussions.
• Mentor and supervise junior acoustic consultants / technicians; provide technical guidance, training, quality checking of their work.
• Keep up-to-date with legislation, guidance, standards, and best practice in acoustics & noise (UK and where relevant, EU / international), and ensure ENS’s policies and technical practices reflect current requirements.
• Contribute to business development: prepare proposals/quotations, identify opportunities for new work, assist in building ENS’s reputation and client base (e.g. presentations, networking).
• Possibly act as expert witness when required (litigation, planning inquiries, etc.).

Minimum Skills / Experience Required - Senior Acoustic Consultant:

• A degree in Acoustics, Environmental Noise, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or similarly relevant field.
• Chartered or near-Chartered status preferred (e.g. IOA, IEMA, or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualification experience (usually 5+ years) working in acoustic consultancy or similar environment.
• Demonstrable experience of noise & vibration measurement, modelling, assessment and mitigation.
• Strong experience with sound insulation testing / building acoustics (including compliance with Part E / ANC / UKAS / relevant building regulations).
• Competent report writing skills; ability to produce high quality, concise, well-structured technical reports.
• Good client-facing skills: able to explain technical matters to non-specialists; confident in meetings, negotiations, and presentations.
• Ability to mentor/supervise more junior staff, including oversight of technical work and development of their skills.
• Good project management skills: able to plan, budget, manage time, and deliver within deadlines.
• Familiarity with relevant UK standards, regulations and guidance (e.g. BS 4142, BS 8233, UK Government planning guidance, Noise Policy Statement for England, etc.).
  
  Desirable
• Experience with expert witness work or litigation.
• Knowledge of international acoustic standards and practice.
• Experience designing or specifying acoustic materials / mitigation solutions.
• Experience in a variety of sectors: residential, industrial, transport, planning, etc.
• Experience with business development or marketing proposals.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. IOA, CIEH, CIHT etc.)
  
  The Package - Senior Acoustic Consultant:
• Competitive salary: £45,000-£50,000.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity for flexible working / hybrid / home working plus site visits.
• Professional development (training, conferences, CPD).
• Exposure to varied projects; opportunity to lead on technically challenging work.
• Mileage / travel expenses for site work.

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