Environmental Acoustics Graduate/Associate (Entry level)

targetjobs UK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is hiring an Acoustics Consulting Associate at the graduate/entry level. This role involves supporting noise and vibration assessments for renewable energy projects and offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Opportunities for promotion twice a year

Annual salary reviews and performance-related bonuses

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and income protection

EV car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Acoustics or related discipline.
• Good understanding of acoustic principles.
• Ability to produce clear, concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of noise and vibration services to clients.
• Conduct noise surveys and analyze data.
• Prepare reports for various projects.

Skills

Understanding of acoustic principles

Report writing

Education

Degree in Acoustics or related discipline

Job description

Location: Hybrid from Southampton, London or Glasgow

Our time is NOW.

ERM, the world's largest pure play sustainability consultancy, is hiring for an Acoustics Consulting Associate (Graduate/Entry level). We may consider a higher career level if you have relevant experience.

You will support the delivery of high-quality noise and vibration services to internal and external clients. We are committed to supporting your professional development and helping you grow your career at ERM.

Your skills will contribute to helping our clients transition to a Low Carbon Economy by providing noise and vibration assessments for projects such as onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and grid connection, both in the UK and internationally.

You will also have opportunities to work on schemes involving industrial, infrastructure, noise modelling, and long-term noise and vibration monitoring. You will collaborate with our experienced team to undertake noise surveys, analyze data, and prepare reports.

About You

You should be degree qualified in Acoustics or a related discipline, with a good understanding of acoustic principles and the ability to produce clear, concise reports. Membership of the Institute of Acoustics or working towards it is preferred. A full UK driving licence is essential due to site visits, and some overnight stays may be required.

Why join ERM?

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including remote work options
• Generous annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Opportunities for promotion twice a year
• Annual salary reviews and performance-related bonuses
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• EV car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme and travel season ticket loans
• Volunteering and Give As You Earn programs
• Employee assistance program and access to Calm app for wellbeing
• Discounts on gym memberships and gift cards

We foster a safety-first, diverse, and inclusive culture that embraces and celebrates differences. Through the ERM Foundation, we support non-profit organizations and social enterprises committed to sustainability and equity.

With a robust career framework and over 20 technical communities of global experts, there are excellent opportunities to advance your career at ERM.

We look forward to hearing from you!