Our time is NOW.
ERM are seeking a Principal Technical Consultant to lead and grow our Acoustics team in Onshore Renewables & Infrastructure, Capital Project Delivery. Hybrid working available from any of our 16 UK offices.
The current strategy is heavily focused on renewables (wind, solar, battery storage, grid connection, hydrogen, carbon capture), however the team work in multiple sectors including industrial development, construction, transport, road and rail – both in the UK and internationally. We are particularly looking to add additional Onshore Wind skills and experience to the team with this role. This a great opportunity to join and develop a growing small close-knit team.
In this senior, strategic, client-facing role, you will support the delivery of the high-quality noise and vibration assessments and services we provide. You will use your skills to provide technical support and expert advice to our clients, helping them to deliver the Low Carbon Economy Transition.
You will be leading technical work streams and supporting commercial development through bid work, helping us grow our market share. 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 the teams work.
Why join ERM?
We are committed to building a sustainable future with the world’s leading organisations, but we believe that change starts at home. That’s why we’ve operated the ERM Foundation(https://www.erm.com/erm-foundation/) since 1995. Take a look at the Foundation Annual Report – we think you’ll be impressed.
We offer 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% pension contribution, EV car salary sacrifice scheme (Octopus), twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance programme, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, travel season ticket loan, premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation), Cycle2Work Scheme, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants. We also offer employees a Safety First, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. 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.
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. UK Onshore Wind experience is essential.
You’ll be degree qualified in Acoustics or similar and possess a solid understanding of acoustic principles along with the ability to write clear, concise reports. You’ll have commercial acumen along with experience of bid preparation/business development with new or existing key clients.
