The Industrial Noise & Vibration Centre (INVC) is an independent consultancy specialising in industrial and environmental noise and vibration assessment and control. Since our founding in 1986, we’ve been at the forefront of pioneering practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions for some of the most challenging industrial and environmental noise and vibration problems throughout the UK and around the world.
Our team of expert acoustic engineering consultants have decades of hands-on experience, working closely with clients across industries to deliver bespoke solutions that go beyond mere compliance.
Whether it is a workplace noise and vibration assessment, large-scale industrial noise reduction project, or planning application for a new development, we help our clients meet compliance obligations, protect people’s health, and minimise environmental impacts.
We also provide specialist training and workshops, sharing our knowledge to help clients manage risks more effectively and build internal capability.
Today, INVC remains committed to setting high standards in noise and vibration consultancy - with a focus on solutions that work in practice, not just on paper.
At INVC, we believe that effective noise and vibration control starts with understanding - not assumptions. For nearly four decades, we’ve challenged conventional methods, combining engineering expertise with innovative thinking to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
Every project we undertake begins with rigorous measurement and analysis. We use advanced diagnostic techniques and tools to pinpoint root causes. This evidence-based approach ensures that our solutions are targeted, reliable, and effective - often achieving performance levels that conventional methods cannot, at a fraction of the cost.
Many of our projects have required us to develop novel technologies and methodologies - from unique fan noise control systems, such as our Quiet Fan technology, to low-cost retrofits for complex industrial equipment. Our solutions aim to be practical, durable, and designed for easy implementation with minimal downtime. If an off-the-shelf fix doesn’t exist, we’ll look into inventing one.
We see ourselves as partners, not just consultants. Our team works closely with clients to understand operational needs, budgets, and constraints, ensuring that solutions are realistic and suitable. We’re committed to transferring our knowledge too - through training, workshops, and easy-to-use guidance, helping your teams maintain best practices long after we’ve gone.
Good noise and vibration control isn’t just about meeting regulations. It’s about improving working environments, protecting communities, and minimising environmental impact. Our solutions can also deliver additional benefits such as energy savings, extended equipment life, and reduced maintenance costs, when compared with conventional methods.
Based in the UK, we deliver our services nationwide, and provide remote services and support for clients around the world. Whether you require on-site assessments and analysis, or remote diagnostics, noise control and training, our flexible approach means you benefit from our expertise wherever you operate.
From heavy industry and manufacturing to commercial developments and data centres, our track record speaks for itself. Clients return to us because we don’t just measure noise problems, we provide solutions.
With nearly four decades working across various sectors, the following represents a small sample of our past and current clients:
Manufacturing
Alcan | APV Baker | Atlas Copco | Black+Decker | Brush | Carrier | CompAir | Corus | CMB | Dunlop | Dyson | Electrolux | GKN | Hotpoint | Ideal Boilers | Intel | Kimberly-Clark | Molins | Rexam | Rolls Royce | Thermo King | UK Paper | Vax Appliances
Food & Drink
British Sugar | Barfoots | Cadbury | Coca Cola | Dairy Crest | Greggs | Heinz | Kerry | Kraft | Mars | Morrison’s | Nabisco | Nestle | Noon Products | Northern Foods | Pedigree Petfoods | Premier Foods | Pura Foods | Quaker | RHM | Sun Valley | Thorntons | Tretra Pak | Unilever | Walkers Snack Foods | Warburtons | Weetabix
Automotive
Aston Martin | Bentley | BMW | Caterpillar | Dana | Ford | GKN | Jaguar Landrover | JCB | Leyland Trucks | Nissan | Rolls Royce | Rover | Ricardo | UK NSI | Webasto
Pharmaceutical
Abbott | AstraZeneca | Bausch+Lomb | GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) | Intervet | Ivax | Johnson & Johnson | Lifescan | Novartis | Pfizer | Pharmaflex | Proctor & Gamble
Construction, Demolition and Infrastructure
AMEC | BAM | Balfour Beatty | Barrats | Costain | Edmund Nuttall | Erith | Keltbray | Kier Group | Lafarge | Laing | Lovells | McGee Group | Miller Construction | Redland | Tarmac | Vinci | Wimpey
Brewing
Carlsberg | Charles Wells | Courage | Diageo | Heineken | Joshua Tetley | Scottish & Newcastle | United Distillers | Wrexham Lager
Legal
Thomsons | Ince and Co | Hammond Suddards | Morgan Cole | Chief State Solicitor (Eire)
Local Authorities
Birmingham City Council | Bristol City Council | Chorley Borough Council | City of Coventry | East Herts Borough Council | Flintshire County Council | Gosport Borough Council | Guildford Borough Council | States of Jersey | Leicester City Council | Milton Keynes Borough Council | Reigate & Banstead Borough Council | South Beds District Council | Telford & Wrekin | Winchester City Council | Wychavon District Council
Miscellaneous Organisations
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | BUPA | EEF | EPA (England) | EPA (Eire) | Health & Safety Executive (HSE) | IOSH | ITV | I.Mech.E. | London Underground | National Grid | Network Rail | MOD | PERA | RoSPA | Post Office | PowerGen | SEPA | UKAEA
Peter Wilson
Technical Director
An incredibly experienced engineer and founder of INVC with a rare talent for developing innovative engineering solutions to problems across many industries. He is also known as a very effective communicator, having developed the IOSH noise and HAVS competency (and many other) courses.
Peter is much in demand at conferences worldwide as an entertaining (and sometimes controversial) speaker. This is perhaps associated with him performing stand-up comedy as an occasional hobby...
Steve Wray
Managing Director
A specialist in environmental noise, Steve has been with INVC since 2002. He is also a tutor on the IOSH noise and vibration training courses.
When he is not exploring mountains (both over and under them), he likes to enter stupidly long running races.
Mat Richards
Operations Director
Having joined INVC as a Graduate Consultant, Mat is now our Operations Director, leading our operations and growth strategies. You will also still see him getting hands-on with the occasional project and delivering training courses as one of our IOSH approved tutors.
Mat plays guitar, but mostly to an audience of one in his house, which is rapidly filling up with amplifiers and speakers.
Mat Folzan
Technical Manager
Ex Dyson and Bentley Motors, Mat is an extremely experienced engineer with a wealth of expertise in innovative noise and vibration control at source over 20 years. This includes managing major noise control projects across the planet.
In his spare time, Mat is quite the musician, regularly gigging with his band of fellow artists...
Steve Ellis
Senior Consultant Engineer
With over 40 years experience in the field of acoustics, Steve has extensive experience in environmental noise and vibration, and has worked in consultancy for over 30 years. He has been involved with the noise and vibration assessments of many large civil engineering projects, has experience of noise and vibration assessments on board large cruise liners, and has given evidence at public inquiries and planning appeals.
Steve is also an experienced hill walker and climber and has sailed across a large pond.
Russell Tipping
Principal Consultant Engineer
Russell joined INVC in 2017 having previously worked as a noise and vibration engineer for a large multidisciplinary engineering contractor. Russell specialises in a broad range of industrial noise audits, assessments and control projects as well as having detailed experience within the oil and gas industry.
Outside of work Russell is a keen homebrewer and has even won several awards for his apple wine.
Andrew Collard
Principal Consultant Engineer
Andrew is a mechanical engineer with over 12 years of experience in acoustic consulting and mechanical design before joining INVC in 2018. Andrew's acoustic and mechanical design experience are brought together at INVC, providing smart design solutions to noise and vibration projects.
Sam Holland
Consultant Engineer
Sam joined INVC in 2023, having just completed his MEng in Acoustical Engineering at Southampton University. He has significant experience of design and simulation using engineering software, including COMSOL, CATT Acoustics, SOLIDWORKS, python MATLAB, Arduino, Klippel and Fusion.
Sam is a dedicated Rugby player, and also enjoys hiking, skateboarding, weightlifting and rock climbing. He also plays the drums.
Dianne Prior
Office Manager
Dianne manages the office administration for INVC including the bookings for all of the courses. She has previously worked as a team leader, senior customer service administrator and executive assistant for a number of high profile companies. Dianne joined INVC in 2013.
Dianne is a creative artist, and her work is regularly displayed at prestigious art galleries in Slough and Windsor.
Contribute to the future of noise and vibration management and control!
At the INVC, we’re at the forefront of noise and vibration management and control, developing practical, innovative solutions to industrial noise and vibration challenges. Our reputation is built on doing things differently - combining deep technical expertise with fresh thinking to deliver results that exceed expectations.
We’re always interested in hearing from talented people who share our curiosity and passion for solving real-world problems. Whether you’re an experienced acoustic consultant or a recent graduate eager to start your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
We’re open to hearing from people at all career stages, from graduates and early-career consultants to seasoned professionals. If you have experience or an interest in any of the following areas, then you might be a great fit for our team.
- Industrial or environmental acoustics
- Vibration measurement and control
- Acoustic design and modelling
- Innovative noise control solutions
- Training and knowledge transfer
A successful candidate would have a undergraduate, postgraduate degree (or IoA diploma) in acoustics, mechanical engineering, or other relevant subject, or have sufficient relevant work experience.
Good computer and online skills, and presentation skills is essential. Experience using noise modelling and CAD software would also be an advantage, but not essential.
What will be your day-to-day?
At INVC, every day is different. One day you could be undertaking an environmental noise assessment of a brewery, another day you could be preparing designs for a fan noise control project.
Our core business areas are:
- Occupational noise risk assessment and control
- Environmental noise assessment prediction and control
- Hand-arm vibration assessment and control
- Training courses in both noise and HAVS
- Vibration analysis and control
New personnel will have the opportunity to work on projects in some or all of the above areas.
A successful candidate would be supported in managing their own projects, clients and schedules and in developing and using our technologies and expertise.
What do we offer?
How to apply
We don’t always advertise roles in the traditional sense - instead, we’re happy to talk to people who are interested in what we do. If you’d like to explore opportunities with INVC, please send your CV and a short message telling us about yourself and what you’re looking for to consult@invc.com.
