Graduate Noise Consultant - Leeds

Tetra Tech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Leeds is looking for a Graduate Noise Consultant to join our Next Gen Talent development programme. You’ll gain hands-on experience on real projects and benefit from regular learning and development opportunities to grow your technical and professional skills.

You’ll work with the Noise and Acoustics team on residential, healthcare, education and energy sectors, supporting environmental noise assessments, modelling and report writing while developing your career through mentorship

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or technical qualification in acoustics, engineering or built environment.
• Experience in planning, mechanical plant design, building acoustics, acoustic surveying, modelling or technical report writing is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental noise and vibration assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Assist with environmental statements, reporting and post-planning building acoustics design.
• Conduct surveys, data manipulation, modelling and acoustic testing as part of projects.

Skills

Acoustics knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Professional development

Education

Degree in acoustics or engineering

Job description

Start Date: September 2027

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.

Job Title: Graduate Noise Consultant

Location: Leeds

Start Date: September 2027

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, Sainsburys, 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.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

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.

Working Environment

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.

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2027

About Tetra Tech

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 6000 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE