Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Jobs

This independent Acoustics consultancy have an outstanding opportunity for a Graduate / Junior Acoustician working on projects within the commercial construction and buildings sector. 

This will be a varied role that will include site work (sound testing: training whilst shadowing other Engineers), downloading and interpreting data and writing technical reports.

The role will progress over time to include more desk-based duties, such as reviewing proposals / designs for noise consultancy services within schools, hospitals and mixed-use developments. 

The successful applicant will have a keen eye for detail and a robust approach to quality assurance. Candidates should live within or be prepared to quickly relocate to the South Yorkshire region.

You will be degree qualified in Acoustics, possess strong Mathematical skills, have a high proficiency in the use of Excel, and hold a full clean UK driving licence.

A solid understanding of standards such as BS4142, BS8233 and BB93 (Acoustic design for schools) will be expected.

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Our client is an independent consultancy who work on a diverse range of projects across the UK and overseas.

They currently an opening for an experienced Acoustician with noise expertise on major construction projects such as HS2 / Crossrail etc.

You will have significant experience in dealing with developers / contractors / regulators / local authorities and be familiar with applications for Section 61 consents for construction and demolition works. Noise modelling experience using SoundPLAN would be advantageous.

 You will enjoy a mix of working from home / in the office, and ideally be located within the South London / Sussex areas.

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This specialist Acoustics team provide consultancy services to clients both independently and as part of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary offering on larger projects. They currently have an exciting opening within their London team for Senior / Principal Consultant who will take responsibility for acoustic input on a wide range of built environment engineering projects and will provide management and supervision to projects and team members.

 As a leading source of expertise, your input at design meetings and providing of clear advice to clients, architects and engineers (internal and external) on design issues relating to acoustics, noise and vibration will be crucial. The technical duties will include preparing and overseeing fee proposals for acoustics, noise and vibration assessments, sound management programmes and design specifications - which includes liaising with clients, acquisition and collation of data, computer modelling, noise and vibration monitoring, noise and vibration measurements, calculations and processing of results, interpretation of data, and production of reports, drawings, figures and tables.

Particular experience is sought in relation to building acoustics design for commercial fit outs. The team advises clients extensively across the technology and legal professions.

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Our client is a leading environmental consultancy who are looking for an experienced Consultant to carry out risk assessments of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems.

As an LEV Consultant you will be responsible for carrying out inspections, testing, sampling, and risk assessments of LEV systems at client sites across different sectors including commercial, industrial and healthcare. You will produce accurate and factual test reports and technical documents (including QA of documents prepared by peers).

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Experience in carrying out LEV assessments
• A strong technical and consultancy background
• Excellent communication skills
• P601 qualification
• NEBOSH Health & Safety certificate or equivalent
• Workplace Air / Workplace Noise monitoring experience is desirable
• COSHH Risk Assessment is desirable
• P602 and P604 qualifications are desirable
• Understanding of HSG258
• A full UK driving licence

This role requires regular travel to client sites across the South & East of England, so a company car is included.

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Our client is a recognised international leader in science and technology innovation. Their Maritime business conducts specialist trials and evaluations to help develop a diverse range of systems across various environments. Right now, they are looking for Acoustic Signature Analysts to measure, interpret, analyse and report on underwater radiated noise.

As part of the Acoustics team, analysts are engaged in the measurement, interpretation, analysis and reporting of underwater radiated noise. You will be undertaking and supporting activities associated with acoustic rangings, both on shore and on board ships and submarines. There will be requirement to travel between their ranges around the UK.

The key activities in this role will include Data Analysis, accurate Report Writing, ensuring that trials planning documentation is in place, and that all Health and Safety and Environmental requirements are complied with – to achieve the following:

• Report delivery to the customer
• Ranging and Quick look Signal

Candidates wishing to apply for these posts will have a background in a scientific or engineering discipline, whilst an aptitude for and a methodical approach to analysis are essential.

In addition, you will have an interest in ships and submarines and their associated systems, or a background in acoustics or signal processing. Experience of report writing is important.

As a committed team player, you will have strong communication skills with the ability to demonstrate experience of liaising with customers. Adaptable and flexible, you will be willing to travel between the Acoustic Ranges to carry out your role. The level of entry is negotiable dependent on competence and skills, with experience of training others considered favourably.

Essential Requirements:

• BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng in appropriate subject (Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electronics or Electrical Engineering)


• Aptitude for analytical work


• Experience of producing high quality reports


• Committed team player


• Flexible approach


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to undertake boat transfers

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A unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Underwater Acoustician to join a small but expanding business in Southampton.

The successful candidate will have proven underwater acoustics experience and should be able to manage multiple tasks, ranging from research and development of new and existing products, to working with Engineers and clients to specify, evaluate and support systems after they are installed in the UK and overseas.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 five years’ experience of underwater acoustics, including R&D of acoustic systems. You will be proficient in undertaking underwater acoustic measurements and acoustic modelling and have some experience of impact of underwater sound on marine life.

Knowledge of micro-electronics and circuitry, programming languages (such as Embedded, LabVIEW), communication frameworks (such as Modbus over RS485) would be an advantage.

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