Are you an experienced acoustics professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact?
Ealing is one of London's largest and most diverse boroughs, with a wide range of environmental challenges and major regeneration projects. We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Environmental Protection Officer (Acoustics) to join our Environmental Protection Team and lead on complex noise and vibration matters across the borough.
This is a specialist role with responsibility for providing expert technical advice on environmental noise issues arising from construction activity, commercial and industrial operations, major infrastructure projects and new developments. You will be the Council's lead acoustics officer, working closely with planning, enforcement and external partners to protect residents and shape the future environment of Ealing.
The role offers a varied and interesting workload including:
- Leading on complex noise and vibration investigations.
- Providing specialist advice on planning applications and major developments.
- Assessing Construction and Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs).
- Processing Section 61 applications under the Control of Pollution Act 1974.
- Undertaking noise surveys and technical assessments.
- Developing local policy, guidance and action plans.
- Representing the Council in discussions with key stakeholders including the GLA, Defra, Environment Agency and major infrastructure projects.
About you
You will have substantial experience working in environmental protection, environmental noise or acoustics and will possess strong technical knowledge of noise legislation, assessment methodologies and relevant British Standards.
You will be confident working independently on complex cases whilst also supporting colleagues and providing expert advice across the service.
An Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Diploma, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification in acoustics or environmental noise, is essential.
Why join Ealing?
As our Environmental Protection Team continues to grow, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team and contribute to the delivery of environmental protection services across one of London's largest boroughs.
We offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to the Enterprise Car Club scheme for business travel.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.
This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.
Closing date: Wednesday 19 August 2026.
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