Graduate Acoustic Consultant

  Acoustics and Air Quality

  Leicestershire

Job Description

Here at MEC, we are passionate about bringing in new and talented individuals to help our organisation develop and progress, which is why we offer our successful graduate programme - providing opportunities to candidates who are approaching graduation and those who have recently graduated.

We welcome graduates who bring fresh perspectives and knowledge to our multi-disciplinary technical services. As a graduate at MEC, you'll benefit from a uniquely tailored approach designed to help develop the future leaders of our business. You’ll be given responsibility from the outset in a fast-paced, exciting working environment with the chance to work on multiple projects and gain experience and knowledge from subject matter experts across the business.

Our tailored programmes uniquely combine business aspirations with your growth. They are designed to stretch and challenge you while providing the skills and experience to help you develop your career. We currently have a range of graduates working across our business in different departments, and we look to grow the number of graduate opportunities available within our head office.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress a career in a specialist field of acoustics. You will be supported by our established team of experienced technicians and consultants while you grow into your new role.

You will take up the role of Graduate Acoustic Consultant working from our Leicester Office.

Key role responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of our team, you will learn how to:

• Undertake noise and vibration impact assessments
• Carry out sound insulation testing
• Complete computational noise calculations for Building and Environmental Acoustics
• Produce technical reports suitable for client submission
• Maintain and build relationships with trusted clients
• Collaborate with team from the commencement to completion of projects

This can occasionally involve, night and potentially weekend work, and travel throughout the UK for which you will be renumerated for.

Key skills, experience and attributes required:

• Educated to a minimum standard of degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject
• Full UK driving licence
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills, particularly report writing and client liaison
• Good IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office
• The ability to make effective decisions whilst remaining calm under pressure
• Self-motivated with a proactive and positive attitude
• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of Building Regulations or British Standard industry guidelines
• On site construction experience
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD, CadnaA or similar design/analysis software packages
• Experience and accreditation in Building Acoustics (UKAS/SITMA) in line with Approved Document E

Your benefits include

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join MEC, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus a day off for your birthday, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, EAP scheme, and a paid annual professional institution membership fee.  

If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this exciting opportunity then we would like to hear from you.

MEC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please complete the application form below and apply via the link below.

 APPLY HERE 

If you have any questions regarding this job opportunity please call our team on: 01530 264753 or email recruitment@m-ec.co.uk.