Assistant Acoustic Consultant
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire - hybrid
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000
Aztrum is working with a growing environmental consultancy based in Basingstoke that is looking to appoint an Assistant Acoustic Consultant to support its expanding project workload.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in acoustic consultancy who wants to join a close-knit, specialist team where they can gain exposure to a varied range of planning-led environmental projects. The company works across noise, vibration, air quality, daylight/sunlight, lighting and odour assessments, giving consultants the chance to collaborate across disciplines rather than being limited to one narrow service line.
The successful candidate will be involved in delivering noise and vibration assessments for planning applications and developments, including residential and commercial schemes, plant noise assessments, site suitability surveys, vibration monitoring and wider environmental planning support.
The Role
As an Assistant Acoustic Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering a variety of acoustic consultancy projects, including:
Undertaking environmental noise surveys and site visits
Preparing noise impact assessments for planning applications
Carrying out plant noise assessments and site suitability assessments
Supporting vibration monitoring and assessment work
Liaising with clients, local authorities, planners and design teamsWhy Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a smaller, specialist consultancy where your work will have real visibility and variety. You will not just be another number in a large corporate structure; you will be joining a team where you can develop technically, take ownership of projects and work closely with experienced environmental consultants.
The business is well positioned in the planning and development sector, supporting architects, planning consultants and property developers with technical environmental services. With noise assessments often delivered alongside air quality, daylight/sunlight, lighting and odour work, this role offers excellent exposure to broader environmental consultancy and the chance to contribute to well-rounded planning solutions.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience in acoustic consultancy
Experience undertaking noise surveys and preparing technical reports
Knowledge of UK planning-related acoustic guidance and standards
A relevant degree, MSc or IOA qualification would be advantageous
A full UK driving licence, as site visits will be requiredBenefits
The successful candidate can expect:
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunity to join a growing specialist environmental consultancy
Varied project workload across residential, commercial and planning sectors
Exposure to wider environmental disciplines
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Strong opportunity for technical development and career progression
Office-based role in Basingstoke with site visits across the regionThis is an ideal role for an Assistant / Graduate Acoustic Consultant who enjoys technical project work, site-based consultancy and planning-led environmental assessment, and who is looking to join a business where they can genuinely develop and make an impact.
For more information, please apply now or reach out to Charlotte Lavender at Aztrum for more information
