Acoustic Consents Consultant

Job Description

Join Assystem and help deliver one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects

Assystem is seeking a Consents Consultant to join our growing Acoustics Team, supporting the delivery of HS2, the high-speed railway project.

Assystem provides acoustic consultancy over a wide range of projects, from planning support or environmental permitting through to environmental impact assessments, construction support to the rail industry and compliance monitoring.

As an Assystem employee, you will be embedded within BBV’s Environmental Services team, acting in the role of Consents Consultant (Acoustics) on behalf of the project. Working as an integrated member of the client team, you'll provide technical assurance and specialist advice on Acoustics, supporting the process of obtaining acoustic consents, in a timely manner, from each Local Planning Authority associated with the delivery of BBV's South Region of HS2.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects while remaining part of Assystem's expanding acoustic practice, providing long-term career opportunities across the infrastructure, nuclear and defence sectors.

The Role

Working alongside BBV, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams, you'll provide technical assurance across a broad range of noise and vibration control activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as Assystem's embedded Consents Specialist for Acoustics within the BBV (HS2) Environmental Services team. Reviewing and challenging technical reports and consent applications prepared by contractors and consultants.
• Obtain all identified Environmental Consents (Acoustics) required for operational activities, as required.
• Assist in the identification and consolidation of the necessary Environmental Consents (Acoustics) that may be required recognising that requirements may change during the duration of the project.
• Support the process of obtaining Environmental Consents (Acoustics).
• Liaison with relevant LPA’s as necessary to deliver consents as required by the construction programme.
• Provide feedback as required to commercial and delivery teams regarding environmental obligations as relevant to the consenting process.
• Record all communications with third parties as evidence to support consent process.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge within Construction teams and in the monitoring process to assist in ensuring consent compliance.
• Providing vital support to the success of the Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team in delivering our clients' projects, for projects other than HS2. Consultants are required to conduct noise and vibration measurements, process noise and vibration data, undertake computer modelling predictions and detailed calculations and prepare noise and vibration assessment reports.

Qualifications

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic Acoustic Consultant with an understanding of what is required to secure Consents in a timely manner and ensuring compliance, who could demonstrate experience working with multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects and a good understanding of current legislation.

Most importantly, you'll enjoy reviewing complex technical information, asking the right questions and working collaboratively to solve problems.

You'll ideally have:

• IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control or degree with equivalent level of acoustic content.
• 3+ years’ relevant work experience, with significant experience in the construction, infrastructure, property, industry, transportation, and energy sectors;
• Experience reviewing technical reports and providing constructive technical challenge.
• The confidence to engage with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical issues clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with a recognised Noise Modelling Package (SoundPlan or CadnaA);
• Experience undertaking acoustic and other environmental monitoring surveys;
• Valid CSCS card, or willing to undertake such training as and when required as part of the role;
• Able to adapt to our clients’ environments, working individually and as part of a team;
• Excellent technical report writing, personal organization and communication skills;
• Champion effective stakeholder engagement;
• The ability to manage competing priorities within a dynamic project environment.

Professional membership (IOA) is desirable but not essential. Assystem actively supports employees working towards professional accreditation and continuing professional development.

Additional Information

Benefits include

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

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