Graduate Noise Consultant

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. invites you to join our Next Gen Talent development programme in Leeds, designed to fast‑track your career in acoustics through hands‑on experience and structured learning.

You will be mentored by experienced colleagues, expanding your technical and professional skills while contributing to real projects. The role sits within our Noise and Acoustics team, supporting environmental noise and vibration assessments, mitigation, Environmental Statements, and post‑planning building

Qualifications

• Degree or technical qualification with interest in acoustics, engineering or built environment.
• Experience in acoustics, planning, or technical report writing welcomed.
• Ability to work in Leeds with hybrid/remote options as experience grows.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental noise and vibration assessments, mitigation strategies, and post‑planning building acoustics design from RIBA Stages 2‑6.
• Conduct surveys, data manipulation, acoustic testing, modelling and report writing.

Skills

Technical Understanding

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

Relevant degree/technical qualification

Job description

Joining Tetra Tech as a graduate is more than starting a new job - you'll become part of our Next Gen Talent development programme, designed to support you as you build your career with us. Alongside hands‑on experience and exposure to real projects, you'll benefit from a structured programme of regular learning, training and development opportunities, helping you grow your technical and professional skills as you progress.

You'll be supported throughout your development by experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to learn, build your network and develop the skills and experience needed for a successful long‑term career with Tetra Tech.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Join our Noise and Acoustics team and contribute to technically challenging projects across residential, healthcare, education, retail, commercial and sustainable energy sectors, including battery storage and solar farms. Our clients include the UK MoD, Sainsbury's, Amazon, local authorities and building developers, with projects ranging from the Houses of Parliament to developments across Europe.

You will support environmental noise and vibration assessments, mitigation strategies for buildings and plant equipment, Environmental Statements, discharge of conditions and post‑planning building acoustics design from RIBA Stages 2‑6. The role will also involve surveys, data manipulation, environmental and building acoustic testing, acoustic modelling, assessments and report writing.

Your Impact in this position

Working collaboratively within the team, you will help deliver robust, practical and efficient acoustic solutions that support successful project outcomes. You will develop your technical capability while contributing to a positive, safety‑focused and integrated team environment.

5 Core Capabilities

• Technical Understanding: Apply and develop knowledge of planning, mechanical plant design, building acoustics, acoustic surveys, testing, modelling and assessment.
• Health & Safety: Maintain a strong, responsible approach to health and safety across office, site and project activities.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Be a friendly, helpful and integrated team member who understands and supports the needs of wider project teams and deliverables.
• Communication & Ownership: Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, follow up on assigned work and take responsibility for seeing tasks through, even where work has been completed by others.
• Initiative & Professional Development: Use sound judgement, effort and innovation to complete work efficiently, while maintaining continuous professional development and a proactive, enthusiastic and hardworking approach., This graduate role will be based at our Leeds office, with site visits as required. It is expected that you will spend more time in the office during the initial training and development period, with hybrid, remote or flexible working available as your experience grows and project requirements allow.

A relevant degree or technical qualification, together with an interest in acoustics, engineering or the built environment, would be beneficial. Any experience in planning, mechanical plant design, building acoustics, acoustic surveying, modelling or technical report writing is welcomed.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role