Job Description

In this role you’ll be working closely with most of the Sweco business units throughout the UK & Ireland and you will have the following responsibilities:

• Undertaking noise and vibration surveys, data analysis, computational modelling and preparation of reports relating to acoustics, noise and vibration.
• Delivering acoustics consultancy for smaller scale projects and ensuring they are completed within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Work on a wide range of project types, taking responsibility for specific aspects of projects.
• Contribute to larger projects as part of wider project teams, and work with the project design team to deliver an integrated design.
• Work collaboratively with technical specialists including other environmental specialists, engineers, construction experts and project managers within the organisation and within contractor organisations.
• Providing technical guidance to a wide range customers and colleagues.
• Supporting the preparation of proposals/bids as required.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:

• An understanding of the relevant UK guidance and standards that are applied within planning reports for acoustics and Environmental Statements.
• Experienced in the use of sound level meters.
• Good IT skills, and working knowledge of Office based software, particularly using Excel for data processing and calculations.
• Competent at writing technical reports, such as reports to support planning applications.
• Able to plan and carry out ambient sound level surveys and other testing independently.
• An interest in furthering their career in all aspects of acoustics, particularly with respect to building and architectural acoustics.
• Experience in maintaining a good working relationship with both internal and external customers.
• Willingness to travel and a full driving licence are essential to the role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who:

• has excellent interpersonal skills.
• is able to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
• takes responsibility for personal development and supports the learning of others.
• has good problem-solving skills, with an ability to find innovative and practical solutions.
• is able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and co-professionals.
• has good commercial awareness.
• takes interest in sustainability and environmental issues.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in using the following Cadna/A, Odeon, and INSUL software packages: Experience in vibration monitoring and assessment. Experience in preparing fee proposals. A degree in acoustics or similar, or suitable alternative education (e.g. IoA Diploma) Membership (or Associate Membership) of the Institute of Acoustics.