Our time is NOW.
ERM, the world's largest pure play sustainability consultancy, is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead our growing and close-knit Acoustics team in Northern Europe. This team is part of a broader global technical community of over 100 noise and vibration specialists. In this role, you can enjoy hybrid working from any of our 16 UK offices.
We are experiencing rapid growth in renewable energy workload, and this appointment will help us capitalize on that. The successful candidate will bring proven onshore wind skills and experience, with opportunities to work in other areas covered by our low carbon economic transition strategy, including: solar energy, battery storage, electrical transmission and grid connections, hydrogen production, storage, transmission and use, carbon capture and storage, mining, high-speed rail, and data centres. Projects will be in the UK and internationally.
In this senior, client-facing role, you will lead the delivery of high-quality noise and vibration assessments and services, either as part of broader Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) or standalone acoustics commissions. You will provide technical support and expert advice to internal teams and external clients, across diverse projects due to our broad interests and global reach.
You will collaborate with technical teams and project managers to identify potential noise issues and assess their impact on design and other parts of the EIA. You will also support team development by coaching, mentoring, and reviewing work to ensure technical excellence.
Why join ERM?
Enjoy flexible working options, including remote work, to suit your lifestyle. Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, opportunities for promotion and salary review, performance-related bonuses, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities, wellbeing resources, and discounts on gym memberships and retailers.
We foster a safety-first, diverse, and inclusive culture that values differences. Through the ERM Foundation, we support nonprofits and social enterprises committed to sustainability and equity. Our career framework and 20+ technical communities offer ample opportunities for growth. Learn more through our Sustainability Report and watch our video.
About you
You will be an experienced professional with a strong background in acoustics assessments, delivering projects on time and within budget. UK Onshore Wind project experience is essential—please highlight this in your CV/application.
You should have a degree in Acoustics or a related field, with a thorough understanding of acoustic principles and the ability to produce clear, concise reports. Business development experience and client relationship management would be advantageous.
#LI-LH1
#LI-Hybrid
#J-18808-Ljbffr