Company Description
At AECOM, we are delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
Our Acoustics team in Nottingham is seeking a graduate to join them from May 2026 onwards.
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. We integrate acoustics seamlessly into the overall design process, working closely with architects, engineers and planners from concept through to completion to ensure every project benefits from optimal acoustic quality.
Projects
* BBV HS2 Phase 1 Noise and Vibration Monitoring – managing, maintaining and reporting noise and vibration from 150+ monitors and undertaking 3D noise modelling.
* BBC East Bank – monitoring design and construction, reviewing quality of workmanship with respect to acoustics.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to 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.
* Write technical reports.
* Communicate with clients, local authorities and interdisciplinary teams.
* Attend client and design team meetings.
* Contribute to scope and fee proposals.
* Undertake STEM activities.
Perks and Development
At AECOM you’ll enjoy a range of core benefits and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being. Career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days. The 2‑year Graduate Advance programme equips you with instructor‑led training, an online curriculum via AECOM University and a webinar series to help you achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the Institute of Acoustics.
Qualifications
* BSc/MSc degree relevant to Acoustics, Sound and Vibration, including Acoustical Engineering, Applied Acoustics, Noise Control, Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering and Music Production – 2:1 or above preferred.
* Committed to becoming a corporate member of the Institute of Acoustics and ultimately a Chartered Acoustician.
* Good Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
* Full driving licence beneficial as the role involves travel for site surveys.
* Willingness to travel and occasionally work out of normal office hours.
* Strong numeracy.
* Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team.
* Effective communication to internal and external clients, verbal & written, with confidence to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
* Self‑motivation, enthusiasm, hard‑working, ambition and drive.
* Excellent research and report writing skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Teamwork, collaboration with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, independent initiative & focus.
* Flexibility under pressure, responding to changing project and programme demands.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Please include a covering letter and supply all predicted and/or obtained academic grades. You must have permanent right to work in the UK; we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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