Graduate Acoustic Consultant/Environmental Scientist

at  Wardell Armstrong

Wardell Armstrong’s acoustics team forms a constituent part of the acoustics and air quality service area. The team is based in Bolton (Greater Manchester) and is also present in Glasgow and Leeds. Our Acousticians and Environmental Scientists work on a wide range of projects throughout the UK and abroad. With 13 offices throughout the UK and employing 500 staff we have a great family friendly culture which offers flexibility to work full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time hours and inlcudes hybrid home/office working.
We currently have a position available in the acoustic team and we would be interested to hear from Graduates. The successful candidate will provide support to the acoustic team and be involved in the assessment of noise and vibration for various types of projects including building acoustics, residential, infrastructure, commercial and mixed-use developments, health care, education, minerals, waste and renewable energy.
Working closely with senior members of the team, you will develop the skills required to deliver acoustic work to a high standard for our clients. You will undertake noise monitoring, noise modelling and assessment works. You will be involved from the initial conception of a development scheme to the completion of the project. Survey work is sometimes undertaken outside of normal working hours, and on occasion you will be expected to work during the evening, night-time and early morning during the week and at weekends.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced and growing acoustics team. The Firm will support your own development and progression within the business every step of the way.
The successful candidate will have: Bachelors or Masters degree in Acoustic or environmental related discipline, a full UK Driving License and has access to a vehicle.
Experience of measurement of noise and vibration using sound and vibration level meters would be advantageous along with any of the following software - SoundPLAN or CadnaA, GIS software i.e. ArcGIS or QGIS,
We place emphasis on staff development and encourage self-directed study and career progression. We offer support to staff working towards Chartered Status and we also pay a chartership reward on successful attainment of professional registration with an approved chartered organisation. For Graduates we will provide on the job training and guidance through our individually tailored development programme which includes internal and external training, graduate days, workshops, networking and specialist service area events.
We offer a competitive salary that is reviewed annually based on performance. For a full list of benefits please see our website.

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