Senior Environmental Scientist (Acoustics) Newcastle upon Tyne

This vacancy is based at our Newcastle upon Tyne office, and you will work as an acoustics specialist, within the environmental team.  You will be involved in the assessment of noise for various types of projects across all our business sectors from Mining and Minerals, through Land and Property, Waste Management Facilities, Renewable Energy to Transportation Schemes.

You will undertake noise monitoring, modeling and assessment works and be involved from the start to the completion of projects liaising with clients, other team members, employees across the company and third parties such as local authorities and transport consultants throughout the process.

You:

As the successful applicant you will have at least 4 years experience working in the field of acoustics. You will need experience of noise monitoring and assessment procedures (including BS4142 1997 and World Health Organisation guidance) coupled with excellent report writing skills.  You will also have experience of noise modeling using Cadna A and client liaison and you will have excellent organisational and numerical skills with experience of managing your own workload.

It is essential that you are educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a first degree and/or masters qualification in Environmental Sciences (or similar) together with a post-graduate qualification in Acoustics.

As you will be working as part of the wider noise and air quality service area, experience in air quality assessment work would be advantageous. 

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Career Progression:

We offer excellent career prospects in a supportive working environment with no restrictions on how far you can progress.  Salary will be consistent with your skills and experience coupled with an attractive benefits package.

Wardell Armstrong is an equal opportunities employer.

To apply please send a covering letter and CV tocareers@wardell-armstrong.com. Please state your salary expectation sin your covering letter.