Graduate Acoustics Consultant - Manchester - 2026

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in acoustics is seeking a Graduate Acoustics Consultant for its Manchester office. As part of the 2026 Graduate Programme, you will engage in acoustic calculations, site visits, and project meetings, gaining valuable experience in a collaborative environment. Candidates should hold a degree in Acoustics or a related discipline and possess strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm in new and changing situations.
• Confidence in facing setbacks and challenges.
• Effectively work with diverse teams.
• Provide constructive feedback and challenge conventional thinking.

Responsibilities

• Undertake acoustic calculations and modelling exercises.
• Attend site visits for acoustic measurements.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Prepare technical deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Acoustics or related discipline (Physics / Music Technology)

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing.Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

We're looking for aGraduate Acoustics Consultantto join our highly successful Acoustics team in our Manchester office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

As a team, we have a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge where we deliver a fresh and contemporary approach to acoustics engineering and audio visual design for clients across the UK. Our team has experience of working on a broad range of projects.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment andwill benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

Your role:

Project Delivery:

• Undertaking a range of acoustic calculations and modelling exercises.
• Attending site visits to undertake various acoustic measurements and surveys.
• Attending project meetings where appropriate.
• Understand our scope of works.
• Preparation of technical deliverables.
• Ensure projects adhere to all operational policies and procedures.
• Have a good knowledge of health and safety requirements and promote health, safety and wellbeing best practice.

  Management:

• Take responsibility for team admin tasks, for example equipment maintenance.

  Business Development:

• If appropriate, engage in early careers networking events and meetings.

Take a look at some of our recent projects:-Acoustics, and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here:-Stantec | Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience.Along with a degree in Acoustics or related discipline (Physics / Music Technology etc), we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• An Adapter:You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer:You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator:You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver:You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you gainmembership of the Institute of Acoustics.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here:Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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