Title: 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