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Building Acoustics

SOUND DESIGN FOR COMFORTABLE, FUNCTIONAL, AND WELL-PERFORMING BUILDINGS

Building Acoustics

Acoustics Engineering Roles in New Zealand

We are currently inviting applications for an Intermediate Acoustic Engineer to join our team in either Christchurch or Queenstown.

Salary: Undisclosed

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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.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £40k-£70k

Trending
Quantum Acoustics

Want to join us?

Salary: Undisclosed

Specialist Buildings

Acoustic Engineer

Sandy Brown is a leading independent acoustic consultancy with a rich heritage supported by a contemporary approach.

Level: Entry Level
Location: London
Salary: Undisclosed

Nicky Rogers
Nicky Rogers
11 November 2019
The November/December 2019 issue of Acoustics Bulletin will be with members soon

A list of international events for 2020 that you might want to visit

Maggie Philbin
Maggie Philbin
09 September 2019
Would you like to showcase your industry to young people? Be part of TeenTech.

Would you like to showcase your industry to young people? Many people will know me from my years as a tech reporter on Tomorrow’s World but for the past ten years I’ve led a charity called TeenTech

Trevor Cox
Trevor Cox
11 July 2019
Salford Acoustics has created the first ever acoustic scale model of a prehistoric site

Salford Acoustics has created the first ever acoustic scale model of a prehistoric site. The 1:12 scale model of Stonehenge allows the acoustics from 4000 years ago to be explored.

Acoustics for Schools

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 December 2025
Scotland: Acoustic design included in consultation on school premises

The Scottish Government are consulting on updating regulations on school premises

Approach to teaching acoustics in schools

Senior Members Group Webinar: Acoustic Horizons Advancing in Sensing, Materials & Education 23 October 2025 (11:30-12:10)

Acoustic Engineer

Sandy Brown is a leading independent acoustic consultancy with a rich heritage supported by a contemporary approach.

Level: Entry Level
Location: London
Salary: Undisclosed

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
11 March 2025
What sounds do you like? What sounds don’t you like? UK primary schools' competition

This year we are once again running an exciting competition for Primary Schools in the UK on sounds.

Building Regulations

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

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

Opportunities At All Levels

Sol Acoustics is a dynamic, independent Acoustic Consultancy of more than 25 years’ standing. We work on a variety of major, diverse projects around the UK and abroad, ranging from award-winning residential schemes to large scale power sector and industrial projects.

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

Acoustic Engineer

Sandy Brown is a leading independent acoustic consultancy with a rich heritage supported by a contemporary approach.

Level: Entry Level
Location: London
Salary: Undisclosed

Standards and Guidance Documents

Workplace Noise Risk Assessment

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE - TRAINING FOR SAFE AND COMPLIANT NOISE MANAGEMENT

Next start date: 02 March 2026

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 September 2025
https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/question/76662/night-time-economy-eastleigh

British Standard 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings provides guidance for the control of noise in and around buildings.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 June 2025
Consultation: BS 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings

BSi have today published a redraft of BS 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings. This standard provides guidance for the control of sound in and around buildings.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
07 December 2024
Acoustics Classification of Buildings - new IOA Briefing Note

We spend 80 – 90% of our time indoors, making the quality of indoor environments crucial to our health and well-being. Building regulations specify minimum acoustic performance requirements...

Building Services Noise & Vibration

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

Sound Absorbers from Natural Sources

Senior Members Group Webinar: Acoustic Horizons Advancing in Sensing, Materials & Education (10:50-11:20)

A comparison of ASHP assessment methods

by Nicola Steadman

BCO Guide to Fit Out 2025 - Overview of updates

London Branch 9th July 2025

Sound Insulation

A comparison of ASHP assessment methods

by Nicola Steadman

BCO Guide to Fit Out 2025 - Overview of updates

London Branch 9th July 2025

Domestic Heat Pumps in the Wild In-Use Noise Data

by Josh Rodell

Air Source Heat Pumps - Attentuation Methods

London Branch: Air Source Heat Pumps - Acoustic Challenges Richard Collman

Structure Borne and Re-radiated Noise

Domestic Heat Pumps in the Wild In-Use Noise Data

by Josh Rodell

ASHPs, the financial and efficiency cost of the mitigation

Air Source Heat Pumps - Attentuation Methods

London Branch: Air Source Heat Pumps - Acoustic Challenges Richard Collman

Acoustic Engineer

Sandy Brown is a leading independent acoustic consultancy with a rich heritage supported by a contemporary approach.

Level: Entry Level
Location: London
Salary: Undisclosed

Acoustic absorbers

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

Sound Absorbers from Natural Sources

Senior Members Group Webinar: Acoustic Horizons Advancing in Sensing, Materials & Education (10:50-11:20)

Suzana Zekic
Suzana Zekic
23 March 2020
Norbury Manor Business & Enterprise College 'Deep Learning' session for Year 9 Students explores Acoustic Engineering

The all-girl Norbury Manor Business & Enterprise College recently held a “Deep Learning” session where Year 9 students had an opportunity to learn about different careers prospects

 Jack Harvie-Clark
Jack Harvie-Clark
16 October 2019
Open plan office acoustics – one day event

We are co-organising and presenting at a one day event on acoustics for open plan offices.

Acoustics Software

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

Acoustics Lead

The Company, based in Milton Keynes, is looking for an Acoustics Lead

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

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

IOA
IOA
22 May 2023
The making of the IOA Bulletin Video 3

The IOA continues to broaden its reach to the wider acoustics and acoustics-related communities as well as the public.

Room Acoustics

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 December 2025
Scotland: Acoustic design included in consultation on school premises

The Scottish Government are consulting on updating regulations on school premises

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

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11 September 2025

Acoustic Consultant

Spectrum Acoustic Consultants Ltd is seeking an Acoustic Consultant with 3-5 years of experience to join their team in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.

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

Testing & Commissioning

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

Acoustics Lead

The Company, based in Milton Keynes, is looking for an Acoustics Lead

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

How can performance data effectively bridge the gap between design and reality?

by Calum Maclean

Acoustic Engineer

Sandy Brown is a leading independent acoustic consultancy with a rich heritage supported by a contemporary approach.

Level: Entry Level
Location: London
Salary: Undisclosed