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Environmental Sound

SOUND IN NATURAL, URBAN, AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS

Environmental Sound

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
23 January 2026
N Ireland consultation road noise action plan

The Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) have consulted on their round 4 Road Noise Action Plan covering 2023 – 28.

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Join Our Award-Winning, 100% Employee-Owned Acoustics Team! Based in Leeds This role is based in Leeds Salary: £40k to £70k.

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Salary: Undisclosed

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 January 2026
Airport expansion impacts inquiry - Government response

Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry into Airport Expansion and Climate and nature targets noise recommendations

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
22 December 2025
Noise integrated in Wales National Resources Report 2025

Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.

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ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT/GRADUATE ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT

MCL Consulting, multidisciplinary environmental consultants, based in Belfast and trading locally for over 15 years

Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
26 February 2025
New report: EU cities are still too noisy

A new report by The European Court of Auditors finds that while European cities have cleaner air, they are still too noisy.

May/June 2024

The Acoustics Bulletin May/June 2024 issue covers a wide range of topics including standardised soundwalks for managing human sonic activity, reviews of events and the Institute of Acoustics' activities, and a look back at the 1990s issues and events. Technical articles on temporary school buildings, good practice, and the challenges of exposed ceilings are also featured.

01 May 2024

January/February 2024

The January/February 2024 issue of Acoustics Bulletin celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Acoustics, featuring articles on diverse topics such as noise from motor vehicles, acoustics reports, IOA Diploma results, and the impact of sound on hearing and various STEM campaigns, along with updates on policy, and the IOA's various events.

01 January 2024

September/October 2023

The Acoustics Bulletin for September/October 2023 features articles on a range of topics, including the cultural heritage and restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral through acoustic digital reconstructions, the challenges in onshore wind turbine noise guidance, and updates from the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) including news from the Early Careers Group (ECG).

01 September 2023

July/August 2023

The Acoustics Bulletin July/August 2023 edition discusses road traffi c noise and the ‘new normal’ following the pandemic, along with the IOA 2023 Medals and Awards presentations. It also includes articles on topics from vibration control design to the art of being an acoustician, plus industry updates and branch news.

01 July 2023

March/April 2023

This bulletin covers topics related to the role of acoustics in supporting people-centric and planet-conscious design outcomes, and articles that focus on human health and wellbeing. Also within this bulletin, the value of STEM activities within schools is highlighted, alongside a report from the 38th annual Reproduced Sound conference, with industry updates and information on branch news.

01 March 2023

Construction and Demolition

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Join Our Award-Winning, 100% Employee-Owned Acoustics Team! Based in Leeds This role is based in Leeds Salary: £40k to £70k.

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Effects on animals/habitals

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Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
04 July 2025
Scottish Government report potential impact of noise on whale stranding

Following a mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in July 2023, the Scottish Government Marine Directorate undertook research

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 May 2025
Impact of airport expansion - evidence session in parliament

As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.

Environmental Noise Monitoring

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Join Our Award-Winning, 100% Employee-Owned Acoustics Team! Based in Leeds This role is based in Leeds Salary: £40k to £70k.

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Southern Branch & Renewable Energy Advisory Group

SOUTHERN BRANCH MEETING ASSESSMENT AND RATING OF WIND TURBINE NOISE GUIDANCE EXPLAINING THE PROPOSED UPDATES TO ETSU R 97

06 August 2025, 12:00 PM

Industrial Noise

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Join Our Award-Winning, 100% Employee-Owned Acoustics Team! Based in Leeds This role is based in Leeds Salary: £40k to £70k.

Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Senior and Junior Acoustic Consultants

As our Acoustics team continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help deliver transformative infrastructure and renewable energy projects nationwide.

Level: Various
Salary: Undisclosed

A comparison of ASHP assessment methods

by Nicola Steadman

Modelling

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Join Our Award-Winning, 100% Employee-Owned Acoustics Team! Based in Leeds This role is based in Leeds Salary: £40k to £70k.

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Senior and Junior Acoustic Consultants

As our Acoustics team continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help deliver transformative infrastructure and renewable energy projects nationwide.

Level: Various
Salary: Undisclosed

Noise Control

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Join Our Award-Winning, 100% Employee-Owned Acoustics Team! Based in Leeds This role is based in Leeds Salary: £40k to £70k.

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Consultants in Acoustics and Vibration

We are expanding our Surrey offices and are considering applicants including graduate and year-out placements roles. This is an opportunity to be involved in some extraordinary projects.

Level: Entry Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

Planning

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
17 December 2025
England: Noise mitigation omitted in national planning policy consultation

Consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England.

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000