Senior Acoustic Consultant

Institute of Acoustics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Higher Scientist to join their Underwater Acoustics Group in Manchester. This role involves applying specialized skills in various projects, providing technical support, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree, over five years of experience, and corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics. The firm specializes in impactful projects within the energy transition sector, promoting positive societal effects.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in the acoustics sector.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics.

Responsibilities

• Apply skills across various projects, including predictive calculations.
• Provide technical support to junior team members.
• Identify business opportunities and provide robust client advice.

Skills

Noise monitoring surveys

Noise modelling software

Environmental Impact Assessment

Client interfacing

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

Job description

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work some of the largest and most interesting projects in the energy transition sector in the UK and internationally? This role will give you the opportunity to make a real impact, whilst working alongside a market leading multidisciplinary team.

Job Description

In this role, you will:

• Apply your skills across a variety of projects, undertaking predictive calculations and modelling, technical report writing, environmental impact assessment, building acoustics design and providing mitigation advice.
• Provide technical support to junior members of the team
• Contribute towards our continued growth and development.
• Be involved in identifying business opportunities.
• Provide clients with robust and helpful advice.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a relevant subject and/or the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control.
• 5 or more years’ experience
• Experience of noise monitoring surveys, noise modelling software and Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Working knowledge of legislation and guidelines relevant to the acoustics sector.
• Commercial understanding, an interest in securing new business and confidence at the client-interface.
• Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics

We are an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

Our UK Acoustics practice has an enviable project portfolio across market sectors including aviation, energy, buildings, maritime, industry and urban development, providing a wide range of career development opportunities. We specialise in major and complex projects, resolving environmental noise and vibration effects on people and other species, such as birdlife and marine mammals, in collaboration with our species expert colleagues.

NPL are looking to recruit a Higher Scientist to work in the Ultrasound and Underwater Acoustics Group within the Underwater Acoustics area.