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Environmental Sound

SOUND IN NATURAL, URBAN, AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS

Environmental Sound

Acoustics Bulletin November / December 2022

The Acoustics Bulletin November/December 2022 issue features articles on construction noise, early careers in acoustics, Inter-noise 2022 reports, technical articles review procedure and other institute news. It includes reports on various acoustics-related events and announcements of awards and member updates.

01 November 2022

Acoustics Bulletin September / October 2022

The September/October 2022 Acoustics Bulletin includes articles on instrumentation standards, sustainable development, and the work of the IOA. It also features news on the IOA's activities, branch news, and an obituary for Professor Emeritus Nick G Pace.

01 September 2022

Acoustics Bulletin July / August 2022

The bulletin covers various topics in acoustics, including technical articles on tonality evaluation, reports on IOA activities, and coverage of events like the Inter-noise 2022 conference. It also features articles on early career development, Women in Engineering, and updates on noise policies. The publication provides industry updates and branch news.

01 July 2022

ACOUSTICS BULLETIN SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2021

The bulletin discusses a variety of topics including an overview of the Environment Agency audits of noise impact assessments, a look at the first acoustics technician apprenticeships, and insights into the IOA Early Careers Group activities. It also features technical articles and industry updates.

01 September 2021

Acoustics Bulletin May / June 2021

The May/June 2021 Acoustics Bulletin covers topics such as noise from Mars and a report on the noise measurements of low-cost meters, the IOA presents a case study of an online conference promoting mutual discipline awareness between acoustics and architecture students, the bulletin also includes various articles in the Institute Affairs section and general news from the Institute.

01 May 2021

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

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