SLR has a great opportunity for an experienced Principal or Technical Director to join its busy Acoustics and Vibration team to help play a lead role in the continued growth and development of this part of the business.
With 28 acousticians working across a number of offices including Nottingham, Exeter, Bristol, Bolton, Leeds, Newcastle and Glasgow, you will join with a great team to support you in project delivery, and great scope to make your mark on the business
The role:
Joining as a Technical Director, you will manage and grow a portfolio of clients/projects and help to manage and grow the technical team delivering these projects.
The team undertakes a range of environmental and buildings acoustics projects across a range of sectors, including Power (renewables - particularly windfarms), built environment, education, mining and quarrying and waste; and provide legislative and development planning advice to a wide range of clients; and we are seeking experienced professionals who can complement or potentially add to this breadth of expertise.
As well as playing a key role in the delivery of existing projects, you will have the opportunity to expand, diversify and grow our portfolio of projects and clients and make a real contribution to the Acoustics team - and to help shape the continued growth of the team.
We would ideally like to hire this role into our London or one of our Scottish offices, but there could be scope for other locations for the right person and we do offer good hybrid working options tailored to each role.
You would be responsible for:
- Technical leadership and project delivery (across on/offshore wind, solar farms, battery storage, highways, rail, residential, commercial and mixed use developments)
- Leading/preparing/reviewing EIAs, ES's, Noise & Vibration chapters
- Technical Author/Reviewer for complex assessments
- Overseeing baseline survey design, modelling methodologies, impact assessment and development of mitigation strategies
- Acting as Noise and Vibration lead or technical authority on DCO and NSIP projects for applications, appeals, examinations and public representations
Providing expert witness and advocacy across appeals, enquiries and preparing expert reports
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About Us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression.
Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies helping to balance the needs of professional and home life.
About You
If you think this could be your next move, we would love to hear from you. We would envisage that you would be:
- An experienced Noise and Vibration Consultant with a strong track record of delivering high‑quality technical advice across major infrastructure, development and environmental projects.
- A member of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA), with extensive experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams, setting technical direction, and maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Highly effective in work winning, having secured significant repeat and new business through trusted client relationships, bid leadership, and technical excellence.
- Recognised for commercial awareness, clear communication with clients and stakeholders, and the ability to balance project delivery with strategic growth objectives.
- Deep knowledge of UK noise and vibration standards, guidance, and planning policy
It would be great if you can demonstrate:
- Proven experience in wind farm acoustics and NSIP/DCO regimes
- Expert witness capability with strong written and verbal advocacy skills
- Team leadership, mentoring, and technical review
- Strong commercial awareness and work‑winning track record
- Clear, confident communication with clients, planners, regulators, and legal teams
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
