Job Title
Noise & Vibration Engineer
Location
Derby (UK Wide)
Company
Balfour Beatty – BALVAC
About the role
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, ensuring projects meet environmental and regulatory requirements and providing innovative 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 Qualifications
- 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 flexibility, up to 40% remote working where the role allows
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more
About Us
Balvac is a leading specialist structural repair, strengthening and refurbishment contractor, wholly owned subsidiary of the Balfour Beatty Group. We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing our inclusive culture helps the business grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
