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Your role

Job responsibilities

As a graduate within the acoustics team, you 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, your involvement would likely include:

• Contribute to the acoustic input, data analysis, predictions, and 3D modeling 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

About you

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc degree relevant to Acoustics, Sound, and Vibration, including Acoustical Engineering, Applied Acoustics, Noise Control, Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering, and Music Production. A degree classification of 2:1 or above (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Committed to becoming a corporate member of the Institute of Acoustics and ultimately a Chartered Acoustician
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• A full driving licence would be beneficial as the role will involve travel for site surveys
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work outside of normal office hours
• Strong numeracy
• Ability to structure & prioritize work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore, and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm, hard-working, with ambition and drive
• Excellent research and report-writing skills
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders as appropriate and independently without losing initiative & focus
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, responding to changing project and program demands

Additional Information

• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK as the company is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

AECOM offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

• 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits such as gym membership and restaurant discount
• Eye care vouchers

Training & development

The Graduate Development Programme (ADVANCE) along with the huge scope of projects across the globe will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference to the world. The GDP forms a core part of the business strategy globally, designed to develop the best talent across numerous disciplines to lead the business into the future. AECOM shall provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including chartership with the relevant international professional institution. You will be assigned a mentor to support and guide your development, and you will take regular training modules throughout the programme. There will be on-the-job technical development and classroom training where required, and the opportunity to work on live client projects with significant multi-disciplinary exposure.

Career progression

AECOM supports career growth and development through technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities, believing in leadership at all levels, where employees can impact projects, teams, committees, and the business regardless of their position in the organization.

How to apply

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
• Please include a cover letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

Sources

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• aecom.com/uk-ireland-apprentice-careers/uk-ireland-apprentice-benefits
• youtube.com/@AECOM