Graduate Acoustic Consultant

CPW; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Growth and career development

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Generous annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

CPW Acoustics invites applications for a Graduate Acoustic Consultant to start your career in acoustics, with opportunities based in Manchester or London. You will gain hands-on experience and professional training from experienced consultants.

You will undertake noise surveys, learn to design building acoustics, and develop proficiency in modelling software, while assisting with reports and client liaison across project teams.

Formación

• Degree in acoustics or related subject.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also using your own initiative.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Earn while you learn through structured training and project work.
• Undertake noise surveys and acoustic measurements on a variety of projects.
• Learn how to design buildings and noise control solutions to achieve acoustic performance requirements.
• Develop knowledge of acoustic modelling software and undertake first-principles acoustic calculations.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and providing design advice to clients and project teams.
• Meet and work with clients, architects, contractors, planners and other professionals involved in the design and construction process.
• Support senior consultants in delivering projects from initial assessment through to completion.

Conocimientos

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Educación

Degree in acoustics or related subject

Herramientas

Acoustic modelling software

Descripción del empleo

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Acoustic Consultant to join the CPW Acoustics Team, working 36.25 hours per week under our agile framework. This oppertunity can be based in Manchester or London.

About CPW

We are passionate and experienced mechanical, electrical, low-carbon and acoustic engineers who enjoy bringing buildings to life in ways that are better for the world. We're a friendly team intent on delivering high-quality, practical design solutions that enhance the performance and usability of the built environment.

We relish working collaboratively with our clients to solve complex challenges. Our clients span a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector developments. Through innovation, technical excellence and research-led design, we create tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients while delivering outstanding outcomes.

Our people are the beating heart of our organisation. With over 380 staff across 13 office locations, we run an international operation spanning the UK, Poland and India.

Our business is a family, where each person plays an important role in our success. As such, staff wellbeing is our priority. We are invested in our people and strive to ensure every member of our team is empowered to be the best they can be.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in acoustics while gaining hands-on experience and professional training from experienced consultants.

As a Graduate Acoustic Consultant, you will:

• Earn while you learn, developing your technical knowledge and practical skills through structured training and project work.
• Undertake noise surveys and acoustic measurements on a variety of projects across multiple sectors.
• Learn how to design buildings and noise control solutions to achieve acoustic performance requirements.
• Develop knowledge of acoustic modelling software and undertake first-principles acoustic calculations.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and providing design advice to clients and project teams.
• Meet and work with clients, architects, contractors, planners and other professionals involved in the design and construction process.
• Support senior consultants in delivering projects from initial assessment through to completion.

You will work on a diverse range of projects, gaining valuable experience across environmental acoustics, building acoustics and noise control engineering.

Your Experience, Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for problem-solving and a desire to develop a career in acoustics.

You will have:

• A degree in acoustics or a related subject
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also using your own initiative.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Previous industry experience is not essential, as full training and mentoring will be provided.

What We Offer

We are invested in our people and offer a competitive benefits package to all our employees:

• Excellent growth and career development opportunities
• A forward-thinking, agile approach to working
• Competitive pay and enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Interesting and technically challenging projects
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Team building and social events

Social and charitable giving is at the heart of CPW as a business. You will have the opportunity to get involved with charity initiatives, community projects and educational activities that support the future of our industry and local communities.

Building an Inclusive Work Environment

We recognise our industry is underrepresented in terms of diversity and we are working hard to change this at CPW.

CPW is a place where we want all staff to feel safe, respected and heard. Our mission is to create a truly inclusive environment where everyone can flourish, feel a sense of belonging and reach their full potential.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application.