Acoustics Team Lead/Principal Consultant - Onshore Wind - #1716315

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ERM, the worlds largest pure play sustainability consultancy, are seeking a Principal Consultant to lead our growing and close-knit Acoustics team in Northern Europe. This team is part of a broader global technical community of over 100 noise and vibration specialists. In this role, you can enjoy hybrid working available from any of our 16 UK offices.

We are experiencing rapid growth in renewable energy workload, and this appointment will help us to capitalise on that. The successful candidate will bring proven onshore wind skills and experience, but you will also have the opportunity to work in other areas covered by our low carbon economic transition strategy including: solar energy, battery storage, electrical transmission and grid connections, hydrogen production, storage, transmission and use, carbon capture and storage, mining, high speed rail and data centres. You will work on projects in the UK and internationally.

In this senior, client-facing role, you will lead the delivery of the high-quality noise and vibration assessments and services we provide, either as part of broader Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) or standalone acoustics commissions. You will use your skills to provide technical support and expert advice to our clients. These can both internal (within ERM) and external, and they are diverse in nature given the broad interests and global reach of our business.

You will collaborate with technical teams and project managers around the business, in order to identify any potential noise issues and if these may impact on design and other parts of the EIA. You will also support team development, driving technical excellence within the team by coaching, mentoring and completing technical reviews of work produced by the team.

Why join ERM?

Flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working! You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme and premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation) in order to look after your wellbeing, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants.

We offer employees a safety first, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Through the ERM Foundation we provide support for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts you can join, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM. Take a look at our Sustainability Report and watch our video to learn more.

About You

You’ll be a seasoned professional with extensive experience in similar roles, leading the delivery of acoustics assessments, on time and to budget. Solid UK Onshore Wind project experience is essential - please ensure this is highlighted in your CV/application.

You’ll be degree qualified in Acoustics or similar and possess a comprehensive understanding of acoustic principles along with the ability to write clear, concise reports. Commercial acumen along with experience of bid preparation/business development with new or existing key clients would be advantageous.