Senior Acoustic Consultant

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work some of the largest and most interest 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. 

About Our Environment Resilience Renewables Advisory Group:

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. We also regularly provide our clients with advice on building acoustic design, occupational acoustics and industrial noise control.

Our Acoustics practice sits in our Environment Resilience Renewables, which has been providing environmental solutions for our clients for over 30 years in the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of environmental services to support all sizes and types of development. From high profile infrastructure projects such as the Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farms, the Woodsmith Crop Nutrients Mine, and Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station, to carbon management, climate resilience, locally-driven habitat enhancement and wider biodiversity net gain projects. We combine market-leading technical excellence, across the range of environmental disciplines, with a clear understanding of clients’ ambitions, needs and pressures.

Job Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented person with excellent communication skills and technical ability in most aspects of noise and vibration. In this role, you will apply these skills across a variety of projects, undertaking predictive calculations and modelling, technical report writing, environmental impact assessment, building acoustics design and providing mitigation advice. You will be expected to provide technical support to junior members of the noise and vibration team, contribute towards our continued growth and development, as well as being involved in identifying business opportunities and providing clients with robust and helpful advice. 

This role might be right for you if you have:

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

• Dependable, pro-active and self-motivated
• Flexible, conscientious and adaptive / innovative 

What we can offer you:

Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. Supportive. Friendly. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. The supportive and collaborative environment that Royal HaskoningDHV promote, alongside us being an independent company is what sets us apart from the crowd. 

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options. 

You can learn more about our benefits here.   

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join 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.    

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.