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Associate - Acoustics
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To find out more about our acoustics team click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/acoustics-noise-and-vibration
YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?
- We are seeking an experienced Associate to lead our flagship and technically complex projects which range from those of national significance to other strategic or advisory projects. We provide the opportunity to work across sectors including renewable energy, commercial and industrial, residential, sports and leisure and infrastructure.
- Leading by example by placing people and projects at the forefront of our working, including mentoring junior staff, contributing to the team’s technical advancements and taking a client-centric approach.
- Promoting the WSP culture by taking a dynamic and collaborative approach to problem solving and delivering client focused global best practice with an emphasis on selling value not time.
ACOUSTICS TEAM
At WSP, you’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, our cities and our environment.
We have a large, highly experienced and professional acoustics team showcasing their expertise on a diverse range of interesting projects across a number of sectors within the UK for both private and public sector clients. Our team prides itself on the integrated support offered by working alongside our in-house environmental and sustainability specialists, and regularly collaborating with our structural, rail and mechanical engineers, to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.
Our team prides itself on being welcoming, friendly and supportive.
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“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
Our acoustics team is amongst the largest and most well respected in the UK and globally. We celebrate being regular recipients of industry awards and support 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, architectural 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.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, and corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA / FIOA).
- Demonstrable experience in environmental acoustics, with a thorough understanding of environmental acoustics and be capable of technically reviewing reports and proposals prepared by others.
- Excellent technical, project management, presentation, report writing, commercial, health and safety, personal organisation and communication skills.
- An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn, with a social and team spirited attitude.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
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Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
- Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers. At work we celebrate integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people come together and do great things.
Our VIBE (LGBT + employee), Women in Leadership, CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity), WSP Connect (visible and non-visible disabilities) and our Gender Balance Group help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Belonging@WSP.
- 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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
- Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time working where required, and the ability to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
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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. Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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