Consultant – Acoustics in Harwell

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. Amentum provides client‑oriented solutions across the environment, energy, and defence businesses, and we need to expand our team of environmental specialists. We are seeking a desk‑ and site‑based Acoustic Consultant to support project operations across the wider Amentum business. This role can be based in Harwell, Rotherham, Cumbria or Birchwood.

Responsibilities

• Noise & vibration measurements: Undertake site‑based noise and vibration measurements for environmental noise monitoring, construction, transport, and building acoustics.
• Acoustic reports & tools: Develop and review desk‑based acoustic reports using software such as CadnaA, SoundPLAN, and Odeon. Assist in producing high‑quality documents detailing acoustic assessments suitable for clients and regulators.
• Digital portfolio development: Contribute to building a digital portfolio for acoustics, including the creation of both online and in‑person materials to communicate project goals and findings.
• Best available techniques: Develop acoustics‑focused best available techniques that integrate with wider environmental assessments, permitting processes, and Development Consent Orders (DCOs).
• Project delivery: Manage and deliver various permitting and planning applications, as well as permit variations. Conduct site visits, install monitoring equipment, and liaise with client project managers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Laboratory & noise room facility: Support the development of Amentum’s acoustics laboratory and noise room facility, helping to enhance our in‑house capabilities.

Qualifications

• Acoustics experience: At least one year of experience in preparing environmental impact acoustics assessments and supporting the development of environmental statements.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in acoustics, environmental science, applied sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Software proficiency: Hands‑on experience with CadnaA, SoundPLAN, and Odeon for modelling and assessment.
• Additional knowledge: Familiarity with the planning application process is advantageous. Interest in computational modelling (e.g. Python coding), health system effects of noise in marine ecosystems, and/or sound recording and signal processing is a plus.
• Communication & problem‑solving: Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to tackle technical challenges in a collaborative environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel on business as required, including potential visits to overseas sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service for UK employees.
• Family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.
• Work‑life balance and flexibility: hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations are negotiable.

EEO Statement

Amentum is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applicants of all ages, disabilities, gender identities and expressions, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and those who are pregnant or on family leave. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.