Acoustic Specialist

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're driven by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy / sell days, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make an impact somewhere else.

The Position

RES are proud of our reputation as leaders in renewable energy and for demonstrating that a zero carbon future is possible, affordable and desirable. To support our growth plans we are looking to expand and enhance our in-house acoustic capabilities, thereby maintaining a ‘centre of excellence’ in the field of acoustics.  Reporting to the Acoustic Lead, the Acoustic Specialist is responsible for:

• Working with colleagues in the acoustics team and assisting the Acoustic Lead to meet the acoustics team’s goals.
• Pre-construction acoustic assessments for all technologies (including wind, solar, energy storage and green hydrogen) in all RES markets worldwide.
• Post-construction support for all technologies in all RES markets worldwide.
• Providing specialist expertise to projects where necessary.
• Ensuring that high quality / best practice is maintained in all acoustics tasks and that task delivery is aligned with project budgets / programmes.

Organisational Context

The role sits within the Group Technical Department reporting to the Acoustic Lead.

Key Accountabilities

The Acoustic Specialist is accountable for:

• Early phase and simple acoustic assessments for all technologies (including wind, solar, energy storage and green hydrogen) in all RES markets worldwide.
• Later phase and complex / cumulative acoustic assessments in all RES markets worldwide.
• Development and continuous improvement of acoustical methods, procedures and tools for use by colleagues within both the Group Technical Department and the RES regions worldwide.
• Liaison with colleagues to develop acoustic measurement systems and software tools.
• Developing relationships both inside, and outside, of RES to maintain a high level of knowledge and competency in the field of acoustics.
• The design and implementation of acoustic measurement campaigns.
• Liaison with Environmental Health Officers and other third parties.
• Analysis of operational acoustic data to develop acoustic mitigation strategies and noise control techniques.

Knowledge

It is beneficial to have some or all of the following:

• Familiarity with acoustic analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies.
• An understanding of acoustic analysis best practice and current UK regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to software development processes.

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience

• Experience of working with external third parties.

Qualifications

You should have one of the following:

• A degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• The Institute of Acoustics Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control.
• A suitable non-vocational background with appropriate experience in acoustics.

Application

A Cover Letter is required – any application made without a cover letter will not be considered for this role.

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

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