Acoustics Graduate Consultant - Nottingham - Summer 2027

Location: Nottingham, England, gb Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

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Job Description

Our Acoustics team in Nottingham are seeking a graduate to join them for a Summer 2027 start.

About our Team

The UK AECOM Acoustics team is one of the largest in the nation with 50+ members of staff delivering acoustic solutions across a diverse range of industries. With a deep understanding of the science of sound and vibration, we combine technical expertise with innovative approaches to deliver acoustic sustainable design for our clients. Our team has a commitment to integrate acoustics seamlessly into the overall design process. We work closely with architects, engineers, and planners from concept through to completion, ensuring that every project benefits from optimal acoustic quality. Our project portfolio includes landmark projects worldwide, demonstrating our ability to handle complex challenges and deliver bespoke solutions that enhance the built environment.

Projects

BBV HS2 Phase 1 Noise and Vibration Monitoring

AECOM are responsible in aiding Balfour Beatty VINCI in delivering their environmental monitoring commitments regarding noise and vibration for the northern section of the High Speed 2 Phase 1 main civils construction work. This involves the management, maintenance, and reporting of noise and vibration levels from 150+ monitors located on site across Birmingham and the West Midlands. AECOM are also responsible for undertaking  3D noise modelling to assess the impact from construction on nearby receptors as part of the development of the production of Section 61 and other related consenting documents.

BBC

AECOM are appointed in a client monitoring role for the BBC East Bank project at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the relocation project will feature modern recording facilities, as well as embracing the history of Maida Vale. It will also be the home of the world-renowned BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and BBC Singers, with an occasional presence from the BBC Concert Orchestra. It will host recording sessions and live performances across all genres from global stars to emerging talent. In our role we are responsible for reviewing the proposed design as well as undertaking site inspections to monitor the ongoing construction works to advise on the quality of the workmanship with respect to the acoustics

Here's what you'll do

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of technical projects, with a wealth of experience from within the team to support you and develop your knowledge and skills. Whilst the precise work will be dependent on current projects, it is likely that your involvement would include the following:

Contribute to the acoustic input, data analysis, predictions, and 3D modelling on a range of projects

Complete site visits to make acoustic measurements and observations

Undertake primary research and literature searches

Support senior colleagues in providing technical advice to clients

Technical report writing

Communication with clients, local authorities and interdisciplinary teams

Attend client and design team meetings

Contribute to scope and fee proposals

Undertake STEM activities

Enjoy the Perks

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

On the job support and learning

When a graduate starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries.

Graduate Development Programme

Our 2 year  graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend a number of instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role.   Alongside the instructor-led elements of the ADVANCE programme, you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and have the opportunity to join the ADVANCE webinar series.  We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, which may include Chartership with the relevant international professional institution.

We have more than 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK and Ireland from more than 40 different disciplines, each making a tangible difference to the environment in which we live and work.

The professional institute you will work towards is the Institute of Acoustics.

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