Environmental Noise Consultant

Posted: 22 Nov 2011
Apply deadline: 20 Dec 2011
Location: UK

Job Description:

We are seeking to recruit an Environmental Noise Consultant to our Edinburgh office to support the Noise Team. Working on projects in a variety of sectors (e.g. renewable energy, waste projects and mining), the successful candidate will provide noise support to senior staff with the following:


- The collection of baseline data through desk studies and field surveys;

- Working on site undertaking noise surveys;

- Data processing and analysis;

- The prediction of noise levels through the operation of proprietary software (e.g. Cadna-A);

- The preparation of data for presentation in reports;

- Drafting sections of reports;

- Liaising with members of the project team and with external organisations; and

- Providing support with the budget tracking of projects.

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence that they possess the following attributes:


- An MSc or equivalent in a relevant qualification

- A diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control or proven experience of environmental noise;

- Familiarity with BS4142, BS5228, ETSU-R-97, Planning and Noise (PAN 1/2011 and its Technical Advice Note) and PPG24;

- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English) and have strong technical writing skills;

- Strong organisational and planning skills;

- Be working towards Chartered status; and

- Hold a full, clean, UK driving licence.

Please note our projects are located mainly in the UK, however it is anticipated that opportunities will become available for involvement in international projects.

Additional Information:

Our Staff Benefit from:


- An option to purchase shares in Golder Associates

- Career and personal development opportunities and support of personal growth

- Employee mentoring program

- Competitive benefits and remuneration packages

Regularly ranked as one of the best companies to work for

Golder strives to be the most respected global company providing consulting, design, and construction services in earth, environment, and related areas of energy through technical excellence, innovative solutions and award winning client service. Today, our clients span the world's major economic drivers: Waste Management, Oil and Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Power, Transportation and more.

Employee owned since being founded in 1960, Golder now has 7,000 people, operating from 160 offices worldwide, who possess deep technical understanding, cross-disciplinary thinking and a passion to help our clients succeed.

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