Environmental Noise and Vibration Specialist - Expression of Interest

Kent's Environment Team welcomes expressions of interest from experienced environmental professionals working on a contracting basis to support the team's growth and workload. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and support the sustainable energy transition.

We welcome interest from UK-based environmental professionals with experience in the assessment and management of noise and vibration effects associated with major infrastructure and energy projects. This includes supporting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), undertaking baseline surveys and monitoring, assessing construction and operational impacts, developing mitigation measures, and providing technical advice to project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

We are particularly interested in hearing from professionals with skills and experience in any of the following:

• Strong understanding of environmental noise and vibration assessment methodologies and relevant UK guidance and standards (e.g. BS 4142, BS 5228, BS 6472 and relevant Planning Policy guidance).
• Experience in undertaking and/or managing baseline noise and vibration surveys and interpreting output data.
• Ability to identify, assess and evaluate potential construction, operational and decommissioning noise and vibration impacts as part of Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Experience developing practical and proportionate mitigation measures to avoid, reduce or offset adverse noise and vibration effects.
• Experience in authoring environmental noise and vibration related reports and documents, such as technical EIA chapters and Noise and Vibration Management Plans
• Proficient in engaging with non-technical stakeholders on technical noise and vibration matters
• Experience in energy and infrastructure sectors, including transmission and distribution, onshore and offshore wind, energy storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, oil and gas, data centres and other major developments.
• Understanding of UK consenting and planning regimes, including Development Consent Orders, Town and Country Planning legislation, Electricity Act applications, Infrastructure Consent Orders and associated environmental assessment requirements.
• Contractors based in the UK

The deliverables and services required will vary depending on the project and scope required. However, at a broad basis, the following will be required:

• Report writing to a high standard, for both internal and external audiences
• Close liaison with internal and external project stakeholders
• Effective communication of noise and vibration risks, constraints, mitigation requirements and assessment findings to project teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Input to environmental management and construction management documentation where noise and vibration considerations are relevant.

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