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Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A Little More About Your Role…
- We are seeking an experienced Associate with expertise in environmental acoustics and strong client liaison skills to join our team.
- You would be required to work on our larger and more technically challenging projects, completing acoustics deliverables, mentor junior staff and contributing to the team’s technical advancements and successes.
- Projects typically include those seeking permission via Development Consent Order and may also include smaller schemes. An understanding of different consenting/approval routes and how to shape acoustics advice and deliverables accordingly is essential.
- Our projects are varied, giving you the opportunity to work across sectors including residential, renewable energy, commercial and industrial, sports and leisure and infrastructure. Experience in these sectors is advantageous.
ACOUSTICS TEAM
At WSP, you’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to develop your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and contribute to flagship projects.
WSP has a large, highly experienced and professional Acoustics team which works across a diverse range of interesting projects across a number of sectors within the UK and globally for both private and public sector clients.
Working on a range of acoustics projects including those of national significance, we place importance on utilising our expertise to meet our clients’ expectations whilst maintaining/bettering surrounding environments for those living nearby and for nature.
The team prides itself on the integrated support offered by working alongside our in-house environmental and sustainability specialists, as well as our transportation, energy, structural and mechanical engineers, to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.
Our team culture promotes and inclusive, friendly and supportive environment with a focus on supporting technical progression and personal and professional development. Being an integral part of a multi-disciplinary and global organisation provides excellent opportunities to flourish within a team of motivated individuals. This includes acoustics-led training, mentoring and professional support for those wanting to achieve chartership.
“Working in the WSP Acoustics team for the last six years has allowed me to realise my goals and ambitions. The team are really friendly and helpful, supporting me towards achieving chartership as well as my ongoing professional and personal development.” – WSP Senior Acoustic Consultant, IEng MIOA
“A position at WSP gives the right candidate the chance to work on some of the most challenging engineering projects in the world today, backed by a world class team of acoustics engineers.” – WSP Acoustics Technical Director
The WSP acoustics team is amongst the largest and most well respected in the UK. We are regular recipients of industry awards and our leading experts regularly present at conferences and produce cutting edge research papers and guidance documents.
“The WSP Acoustics team are the winners of the 2023 ANC Award in the ‘Environmental Noise: Non Infrastructure’ category for Hinkley Point Power Station, for providing noise monitoring and expert advice during the offshore piling work, which has received a significant number of complaints from the local community. Our advice contributed to managing the noise impacts with the local community and enabled the client to meet their programme without incurring substantial additional costs.”
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, and corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA / FIOA).
- Demonstrable experience in, and a thorough understanding of, environmental acoustics.
- A high level of knowledge and skills in project management, effective communication of technical information, commercial acumen and health and safety awareness.
- An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn, with a social and team spirited attitude.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
