Acoustic Consultant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,000.0 i £34,000.0 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £28,000 - £34,000 DOE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0AA |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4699290_1750333714 |
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Your new company
My client is a well-established acoustic consultancy with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality noise and vibration services across the UK and internationally. Known for their pragmatic and non-corporate approach, they offer a collaborative, flexible working environment with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and professional growth.
They also have a sister business used for designing and manufacturing bespoke, specialist equipment for use in the acoustics industry.
Your new role
Assisting with Environmental Noise Assessments: Supporting senior consultants in measuring and analysing noise from sources such as wind farms, industrial sites, and entertainment venues. You'll help prepare reports for planning applications and environmental impact assessments.
Supporting Building Acoustics Projects: Helping to carry out on-site testing for sound insulation and noise breakout in residential and commercial buildings. You'll learn to interpret results and contribute to design advice.
Learning Legal and Planning Processes: Gaining exposure to planning appeals and nuisance cases, with opportunities to assist in preparing technical evidence and documentation.
On-site Measurements and Equipment Handling: Participating in fieldwork, setting up and operating sound level meters and other acoustic equipment. You'll also be involved in in-house calibration and maintenance of instruments.
Report Writing and Data Analysis: Assisting in the preparation of technical reports, including data analysis, charts, and clear summaries of findings under the guidance of senior staff.
Software Use and Training: You'll be using and receiving training with tools such as IMMI (environmental modelling), INSUL (building acoustics), and CATT (room acoustics), with a focus on understanding their strengths and limitations.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree-qualified in acoustics or a related field
- Membership with the Institute of Acoustics
- Experienced in environmental and/or building acoustics in a similar consultancy role
- Flexible to attend site for field work
- Full UK driving licence
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary: £28,000 - £34,000 DOE
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Flexible working hours within reason
- Statutory pension plan
- Company car or car allowance
- Holiday allowance of 24 days + bank holidays
- A flat structure with open communication and autonomy
- A non-corporate culture with a strong sense of community; table tennis and a scenic courtyard at the office
- Career development tailored to your interests and strengths
- Mostly local site work across the region
What you need to do now
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