Acoustic Consultant

Acoustic Consultant

Job type: Permanent & Full-Time

Location: Galway or Dublin (hybrid)

About the Role

An established and growing planning and environmental consultancy is seeking an Acoustic Consultant to join its expanding acoustics team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of projects across Ireland, including environmental noise monitoring, impact assessment, acoustic modelling and reporting. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality noise assessments and compliance reports, while gaining exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary projects across sectors, including renewable energy. Travel to sites nationwide will be required, including occasional evening and night-time surveys.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental noise surveys across Ireland for compliance and impact assessment projects
• Coordinate monitoring activities with site operators
• Analyse monitoring data and extract relevant information
• Prepare compliance reports and Noise Management Plans
• Contribute to EIAR noise chapters, including predictive modelling and impact assessment
• Prepare acoustic design statements (including use of ProPG where applicable)
• Advise on building acoustic specifications
• Manage projects from inception through to completion
• Provide regular updates to the wider acoustics team
• Ensure adherence to survey methodologies, reporting standards and impact assessment processes

About You Education

• Third-level qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, acoustics, or a related discipline

Experience

• Minimum of two years' post-graduate experience in a similar role
• Experience in environmental noise monitoring and reporting (essential)
• Knowledge of building acoustics (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of environmental noise guidance and criteria applied in Ireland
• Experience using sound level meters

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical report writing skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Genuine interest in developing within the field of acoustics
• Full clean driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive financial compensation DOE (€40,000 - €45,000)
• Hybrid & flexible working options
• 23 annual leave days
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful environmental and infrastructure projects nationwide
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives