Location
Manchester

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in environmental acoustics to support the delivery of a portfolio of projects across sectors including residential, renewable energy, commercial and industrial, sports and leisure, and infrastructure. Experience in these sectors is advantageous. You will be responsible for delivering some of the most technically challenging projects and will liaise with internal and external design teams and clients. You will mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the team’s technical advancements and successes.

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

Working on a range of acoustics projects including those of national significance, we place importance on utilising our expertise to meet clients’ expectations whilst maintaining or bettering surrounding environments for those living nearby and for nature. The team prides itself on integrated support by working alongside 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 supporting technical progression and personal and professional development. Being part of a multi-disciplinary and global organisation provides excellent opportunities to flourish within a team of motivated individuals. This includes acoustics-led training, 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 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 amongst the largest and most well respected in the UK. We are regular recipients of industry awards and our leading experts regularly 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 the offshore piling work, which received a significant number of complaints from the local community. Our advice contributed to managing the noise impacts with the local community 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 with demonstrable experience in environmental acoustics. Experience across sectors such as residential, renewable energy, commercial and industrial, sports and leisure, and infrastructure is advantageous.

About you
An enthusiastic, energetic outlook with a willingness to learn. A social and team-spirited attitude with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You will be comfortable mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to technical advancements within the team.

Qualifications
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in a related field. Professional accreditation or progress towards chartership is desirable, with support provided by the company for professional development and acoustics-led training.