Senior / Principal Environmental Acoustic Consultant

WSP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Senior Environmental Acoustician, where you'll work on landmark projects that shape communities. In this role, you'll lead environmental acoustics projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to technical advancements. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and professional growth, offering flexible working arrangements and a commitment to health and wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and advancing your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Gym Membership Discounts

Employee Resource Groups

Training and Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in environmental acoustics is essential.
• Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental acoustics projects, managing technical and commercial aspects.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to deliver successful outcomes.

Skills

Environmental Acoustics

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

This role is for a senior environmental acoustician who wants to work on the UK's most exciting new projects in a friendly team of engineers in one of our London, Bristol or Manchester offices.

The WSP acoustics team is amongst the largest and most well respected in the UK. We are regular recipients of industry awards, ANC award winners in 2020, 2022 and 2023, and our leading experts regularly present at conferences and produce cutting edge research papers and guidance documents.

We are proud of our wide-ranging knowledge and expertise covering environmental acoustics, building acoustics and complex vibration assessments. Equally important to us is nurturing an inclusive team with a true family-feel, which is supportive of your technical progression and personal and professional development. Being an integral part of a multi-disciplinary and global organisation will provide excellent opportunities for you to flourish within a team of motivated individuals. This includes acoustics-led training as well as mentoring and professional support for those wanting to achieve chartership.

"Working in the WSP Acoustics team for the last six years has allowed me to realise my goals and ambitions. The team are really friendly and helpful, supporting me towards achieving chartership as well as my ongoing professional and personal development." - WSP Senior Acoustic Consultant, IEng MIOA

A little more about your role...

1. Embracing our Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture and creating a safe place to work for all
2. Leading on the delivery of environmental acoustics projects and taking ownership of both technical and commercial aspects of project delivery
3. Collaborating with colleagues in the acoustics team and other disciplines to deliver for our clients
4. Liaising with clients and other industry professionals
5. Attending design team meetings
6. Undertaking site surveys and writing technical reports
7. Contributing towards technical advancements in the team.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

1. A relevant degree or equivalent qualification
2. Demonstrable experience in environmental acoustics
3. An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn
4. A social and team spirited attitude
5. An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.