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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 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, organisations and society.

WSP has a large, highly experienced and professional Acoustics team who get involved with a diverse range of interesting projects across a number of sectors within the UK for both private and public sector clients. The team pride themselves on the integrated support offered by working alongside our in-house environmental and sustainability specialists, as well as our structural and mechanical engineers, to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.

We are looking to appoint an acoustician into our Glasgow office to support project delivery in 2024 and beyond. Our team is large (with over 45 acousticians in the UK) but also incredibly friendly and supportive.

“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 2020 ANC Award for Vibration Control and Prediction. The judges praised the creative and innovative approach to using Findwave to give the client the information they needed to proceed with a time critical project, with good collaboration demonstrated throughout.

The WSP Acoustics team were highly commended in the 2022 ANC Awards in the ‘Environmental Noise: Non Infrastructure’ category for Eden Project North, for undertaking a novel approach for this new mixed use leisure development in Morecambe to allow the

Client flexibility on the number of permissible events whilst giving the EHO confidence that significant adverse effects would be avoided.

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 has 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.

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.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• Working on acoustics projects which range from those of national significance to those which support local communities. The projects would be varied, giving you the opportunity to work across sectors including residential, renewable energy, commercial and industrial, sports and leisure and infrastructure.

• Undertaking noise and vibration surveys on a range of different sites and projects. You will have the opportunity to lead small to medium scale projects, assist on larger schemes, and work collaboratively with others in the WSP acoustics team.

• Work alongside our team of consultants and engineers to develop your skill set and progress your career, attending client and design team meetings, and contributing to the technical advancements and the success of the team through effective project delivery and developing key client relationships.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification

• Experience in undertaking noise surveys and assessments

• An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn

• A social and team spirited attitude

• The ability to work autonomously but also as part of a team, with good oral and written communication skills

• Hold a full UK driving licence

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.

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.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• Working on acoustics projects which range from those of national significance to those which support local communities. The projects would be varied, giving you the opportunity to work across sectors including residential, renewable energy, commercial and industrial, sports and leisure and infrastructure.

• Undertaking noise and vibration surveys on a range of different sites and projects. You will have the opportunity to lead small to medium scale projects, assist on larger schemes, and work collaboratively with others in the WSP acoustics team.

• Work alongside our team of consultants and engineers to develop your skill set and progress your career, attending client and design team meetings, and contributing to the technical advancements and the success of the team through effective project delivery and developing key client relationships.

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification

• Experience in undertaking noise surveys and assessments

• An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn

• A social and team spirited attitude

• The ability to work autonomously but also as part of a team, with good oral and written communication skills

• Hold a full UK driving licence