Location
Manchester

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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.

We are seeking an experienced Associate with expertise in environmental acoustics and strong client liaison skills to join our team. You will work on larger and more technically challenging projects, completing acoustics deliverables, mentoring junior staff and contributing to the team’s technical advancements and successes. Projects typically include those seeking permission via Development Consent Order and may also include smaller schemes. An understanding of different consenting and approval routes and how to shape acoustics advice and deliverables accordingly is essential.

Our projects are varied, giving you the opportunity to work across sectors including residential, renewable energy, commercial and industrial, sports and leisure, and infrastructure. Experience in these sectors is advantageous.

Acoustics Team
At WSP, you’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to develop your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and contribute to flagship projects. Our large, highly experienced and professional Acoustics team works across a diverse range of interesting projects within the UK and globally for both private and public sector clients.

Working on acoustics projects of national significance, we focus on utilising our expertise to meet client expectations while maintaining or improving surrounding environments for local communities and nature. The team benefits from integrated support by collaborating with in-house environmental and sustainability specialists, as well as transportation, energy, structural and mechanical engineers, to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.

Our team culture promotes an inclusive, friendly and supportive environment with a focus on technical progression and personal and professional development. Being part of a multi-disciplinary and global organisation provides excellent opportunities to flourish within a motivated team. This includes acoustics-led training, mentoring and professional support for those pursuing 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 position at WSP gives the right candidate the chance to work on some of the most challenging engineering projects in the world today, backed by a world class team of acoustics engineers.” – WSP Acoustics Technical Director

The WSP acoustics team is among the largest and most well respected in the UK. We are regular recipients of industry awards and our leading experts frequently present at conferences and produce cutting-edge research papers and guidance documents.

“The WSP Acoustics team are the winners of the 2023 ANC Award in the ‘Environmental Noise: Non Infrastructure’ category for Hinkley Point Power Station, for providing noise monitoring and expert advice during offshore piling work, which received significant complaints from the local community. Our advice contributed to managing noise impacts and enabled the client to meet their programme without incurring substantial additional costs.”

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

Experience
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, and corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA / FIOA). Demonstrable experience in, and a thorough understanding of, environmental acoustics. Experience working on projects involving Development Consent Orders and various consenting/approval routes is highly desirable.

About you
A high level of project management skills, effective communication of technical information, commercial acumen and health and safety awareness. An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn, with a social and team-spirited attitude.

Qualifications
Corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA / FIOA) is required. A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in acoustics or a related discipline is essential.