Noise & Vibration Engineer
Location: Derby (UK Wide)
Company: Balfour Beatty - BALVAC
We are looking for a talented Noise & Vibration Engineer to join our Balvac Testing & Analysis team, supporting major construction projects across the UK. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality monitoring, analysis, and reporting of noise, vibration, and air quality data. You’ll play a key part in ensuring projects meet environmental and regulatory requirements, while providing innovative and practical solutions to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and maintain monitoring systems for noise, vibration, air quality, and structural health
- Carry out data analysis, including statistical interpretation of environmental monitoring data
- Prepare detailed technical and factual reports
- Diagnose and resolve on‑site monitoring and equipment issues
- Maintain accurate and robust documentation of all technical information
- Support the development of monitoring solutions in line with relevant standards
- Contribute to planning and managing cost and time estimates for project activities
- Translate client needs into practical, effective solutions
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
- Support other departments and collaborate across teams when required
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures
Essential
- Qualification in acoustics or a related subject
- Full UK driving licence
- Knowledge of noise, vibration, and environmental monitoring
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Practical problem‑solving skills and ability to maintain technical equipment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Desirable
- IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
- Membership of the Institute of Acoustics
- Experience in construction or environmental monitoring
- Competency in noise modelling software (e.g. CadnaA)
- Understanding of air quality monitoring
- Knowledge of relevant standards such as BS 5228
- CSCS card
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Benefits
- Smart working, with staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more
About Us
Balfour Beatty is a leading specialist structural repair, strengthening and refurbishment contractor and wholly owned subsidiary of the Balfour Beatty Group. Our core business is the structural repair, strengthening, protection and refurbishment of existing civil and building structures across the UK, active in highways, rail infrastructure, power including nuclear licensed sites and industrial facilities. We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, and as a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions. We actively encourage applications from armed forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
