Acoustic Consultant

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Reporting to the teams Technical Director and under the guidance of the Principal/Senior Staff you will take on a key role within the team, providing project support for onsite monitoring, as well as office based tasks including 3D modelling, data analysis and reporting.

You will be responsible for supporting the Environmental and Building Acoustics sections of the Team in the delivery of projects around the UK including large infrastructure schemes including HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing; and specialist building design projects.

You will assist the management team on a project basis to meet budgetary, quality and timeframe targets, with the potential to be fully trained on the Arcadis Project Management Systems.

Role accountabilities:

• Undertake building and environmental acoustic assessments supported by the team management including EIA, RIBA and GRIP stage projects;

• Undertake acoustic site monitoring surveys across the UK (and Europe as appropriate) as directed by the team management;

• Data analysis, manipulation and interpretation to support in the preparation of technical reports and design advice;

• 3D Modelling using proprietary acoustic modelling software packages; etc. SoundPLAN, ODEON, INSUL, IMMI and NoiseMAP 5.0. Knowledge of some of these packages would be beneficial, but knowledge of any of the mainstream proprietary noise mapping software packages is essential; and,

• Knowledge relevant to grade of appropriate environmental and building acoustics Specifications, Standards and Guidance within the UK (worldwide would be beneficial but not a requirement).

• Being familiar with, and compliant with, relevant H & S regulations and promoting a culture of awareness within the team; and,

• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or ARCADIS.

Qualifications & Experience:

We are looking to fill the role with the right person and as such are willing to consider applications from keen individuals with up to 3 to 4 years’ experience of working in the acoustic consultancy field. It is a key requirement that the individual has experience of Environmental Acoustics Project delivery. Experience of Building Acoustics Project Delivery would be advantageous but not the main consideration.