Acoustics Graduate Consultant South London - Immediate Requirement

AECOM; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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Job Description

Our Acoustics team in South London (Croydon) are seeking a graduate to join them from October 24 onwards.

About our Team

The UK AECOM Acoustics team is one of the largest in the nation with 50+ members of staff delivering acoustic solutions across a diverse range of industries. With a deep understanding of the science of sound and vibration, we combine technical expertise with innovative approaches to deliver acoustic sustainable design for our clients. Our team has a commitment to integrate acoustics seamlessly into the overall design process. We work closely with architects, engineers, and planners from concept through to completion, ensuring that every project benefits from optimal acoustic quality.

Here's what you'll do:

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of technical projects, with a wealth of experience from within the team to support you and develop your knowledge and skills. Whilst the precise work will be dependent on current projects, it is likely that your involvement would include the following:

1. Contribute to the acoustic input, data analysis, predictions, and 3D modelling on a range of projects
2. Complete site visits to make acoustic measurements and observations
3. Undertake primary research and literature searches
4. Support senior colleagues in providing technical advice to clients
5. Technical report writing
6. Communication with clients, local authorities and interdisciplinary teams
7. Attend client and design team meetings
8. Contribute to scope and fee proposals
9. Undertake STEM activities

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• BSc/MSc degree relevant to Acoustics, Sound and Vibration, including Acoustical Engineering, Applied Acoustics, Noise Control, Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering and Music Production. Degree classification of 2:1 or above (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Committed to becoming a corporate member of the Institute of Acoustics and ultimately a Chartered Acoustician
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• A full driving licence as the role will involve travel for site surveys sometimes in remote locations
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work out of normal office hours
• Strong numeracy
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm, hard-working, with ambition and drive
• Excellent research and report writing skills
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, client and stakeholders as appropriate and independently without losing initiative & focus
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, responding to changing project and programme demands

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.

Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.