Acoustic Consultant

ACOUSTICS CONSULTANT VACANCY                                                                    

Accu Acoustics is seeking a new team member!

About Accu Acoustics

We are a three-person team working remotely and centred around Edinburgh. We usually meet in person for an office day once a week or once a fortnight.

We provide an excellent service to valued clients, while working on interesting and technically challenging projects.

We also work with a network of trusted co-professionals, allowing us to collaborate on projects that may otherwise be out of reach for a small consultancy.

We are seeking a new team member who will help us grow our business and fit into our close-knit team.

Role Description

You will:

Ø  Undertake surveys, predictive modelling in CadnaA, data analysis and assessments for industrial and infrastructure projects, wind farms, BESS and solar developments, as well as a range of novel applications, in accordance with relevant guidance;

Ø  Liaise with clients, using clear and accurate communication, to present results and maintain contact regarding future opportunities;

Ø  Write and cost proposals;

Ø  Be based in Scotland or the north of England, although for the right candidate based elsewhere in the UK we may consider the business case for alternative locations; and

Ø  Operate safely and conscientiously, taking care not to put yourself or others at risk. 

Candidate Description

You will:

Ø  Have at least two years' experience in acoustics and be at least a technician member of the IoA, ideally AMIOA or MIOA/working towards MIOA;

Ø  Have a close working relationships with your existing clients and take a keen interest in making sure that they are pleased with your work;

Ø  Be confident in working autonomously both on surveys and when producing reports;

Ø  Likely have a relevant degree in an environmental discipline, engineering, physics or maths, though other qualifications may be appropriate;

Ø  Likely have completed the IoA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control and the Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement; and

Ø  Have a full UK driving licence and be a sufficiently confident driver to undertake solo site visits.

Ø  Have the right to work in the UK.

A familiarity with MATLAB or other programming languages would be welcome, but not essential.

What Accu Acoustics offers

We work a 4.5-day week, with Friday afternoons off, while salaries are paid as if working a five-day week. We are highly collaborative and supportive, both within the Accu team and across our network of co-professionals.

Ø  Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Ø  27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.

Ø  Flexible working environment.

Ø  Professional membership fees covered (at least one - additional memberships negotiable subject to business case).

Ø  Attendance at conferences / CPD events.

Ø  Training, both in-house and by external providers.

Ø  Annual bonus, subject to company performance.

Ø  Pension.

How to Apply

We are seeking direct applications only – no recruiters thank you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter setting out your interest in the role to

We will aim to respond to all relevant candidates, though speculative candidates not fulfilling the candidate description may not get a response.