Overview
Jacobs Manchester, United Kingdom
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Working with numerous high-profile clients, you will be an integral part of our specialist and technically diverse team delivering innovative solutions for complex noise and vibration issues both nationally and globally, adopting an integrated approach to noise modelling and its automation, along with its assessment using multiple software packages, including CadnaA/B, SoundPlan, IMMI, NoiseMap, ArcGIS, SQL, EASE, and INSUL.
Your remit
* Conduct acoustic surveys and noise assessments for major infrastructure projects.
* Use modelling software (e.g., CadnaA, CATT-Acoustic, ODEON) to simulate sound behaviour.
* Provide subject matter expert advice on acoustic design and materials.
* Support Planning and Environmental Impact Assessments, providing subject matter expert advice on acoustic design and materials.
* Ensure compliance with regulations and environmental standards.
* Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
* Present findings and expert advice in meetings or legal settings (senior level).
What you’ll need
With a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects across a broad range of sectors including environmental, transportation, industrial and buildings, we are keen to hear from candidates with a good blend of the following skills, experience and attributes:
* Appropriate qualification in acoustics or related science degree.
* Professional member or working towards membership of relevant professional body.
* Working knowledge in relevant noise propagation, prediction methods and computational noise modelling packages.
* Experience in interpretation and application of British, European and Global Standards relevant to noise and vibration impact and assessment.
* Experience in noise and/or vibration monitoring in the field.
* Knowledge in computer programming, ArcGIS, ArcPro, SQL would be an advantage.
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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