Acoustic Consultant/Acoustic Technician

MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy. 
 
Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields.
We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.
 
Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.
 
Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.MKO is seeking to recruit an Acoustic Consultant / Acoustic Technician to meet the continued strong demand for the company’s services. The successful candidate will assist the MKO Acoustic Team on a wide range of projects, including environmental noise monitoring, data analysis and reporting. Experience in noise monitoring and reporting is essential. The candidate will have the opportunity of working within Ireland’s largest environmental and planning consultancy, gaining knowledge and experience in areas such as compliance reporting and impact assessment.
 
The role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional to work on projects across the country from our Galway or Dublin office. Hybrid working may also be possible.
 
 Key responsibilities

• Undertake environmental noise surveys at sites across Ireland for compliance reports and impact assessment projects, including occasional evening and night-time surveys.
• Liaise with site operators when coordinating monitoring.
• Analyse data to extract required information.
• Prepare compliance reports and Noise Management Plans.
• Contribute to EIAR noise chapters, including data analysis, predictive modelling, and assessment of impacts.
• Take ownership of projects from inception to completion.
• Provide regular project updates to other members of the Acoustic Team.
• Have a good knowledge of survey methodology, reporting requirements, and the impact assessment process.

 
Requirements

• A third-level qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field that gives the candidate the necessary skills to complete the role.
• A minimum of two years post-graduate experience in fulfilling similar functions or in a similar role.
• A good understanding of environmental noise guidance and criteria applied routinely in Ireland.
• Familiarity with using sound level meters.
• Good communication skills, particularly in relation to report writing.
• An interest in acoustics, and a desire to excel in this field.
• A full clean driving licence.

 
Prospective candidates will be expected to have excellent report writing skills and be well organised with meticulous attention to detail while also being able to manage a varied and full workload. The candidate should thrive in a busy work environment and on delivering to required project deadlines.

If you feel this role is for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. You will be part of a growing acoustic team, working with the wider MKO team to deliver projects for clients across all sectors, and the renewables sector in particular.
 
MKO actively embraces diversity and inclusion as fundamental elements of our workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognising that a diverse team fosters innovation, creativity, and a more dynamic work environment. We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths.
 
Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.