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Associate / Associate Director – Acoustics

WSPGlasgow🇬🇧United Kingdom

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SeniorityLeader
Work modeHybrid
LocationGlasgow, United Kingdom
Project Management

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

    • This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to help shape and grow our acoustics presence in Scotland, with opportunities to support the growth of the team and their own career from our Glasgow office.

    • We are seeking an experienced Associate / Associate Director to lead our flagship and technically complex projects which range from those of national significance to other strategic or advisory projects. We provide the opportunity to work across sectors including renewable energy, commercial and industrial, residential, sports and leisure and infrastructure.

    • Leading by example by placing people and projects at the forefront of our working, including mentoring junior staff, contributing to the team’s technical advancements and taking a client-centric approach.

    • Promoting the WSP culture by taking a dynamic and collaborative approach to problem solving and delivering client focused global best practice with an emphasis on selling value not time.

ACOUSTICS TEAM

At WSP, you’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, our cities and our environment.

We have a large, highly experienced and professional acoustics team showcasing their expertise on a diverse range of interesting projects across a number of sectors within the UK for both private and public sector clients. Our team prides itself on the integrated support offered by working alongside our in-house environmental and sustainability specialists, and regularly collaborating with our structural, rail and mechanical engineers, to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.

Our team prides itself on being welcoming, friendly and supportive.

“Working in the WSP Acoustics team for the last six years has allowed me to realise my goals and ambitions. The team are really friendly and helpful, supporting me towards achieving chartership as well as my ongoing professional and personal development.” – WSP Senior Acoustic Consultant, IEng MIOA  

“A position at WSP gives the right candidate the chance to work on some of the most challenging engineering projects in the world today, backed by a world class team of acoustics engineers.” – WSP Acoustics Technical Director

Our acoustics team is amongst the largest and most well respected in the UK and globally. We celebrate being regular recipients of industry awards and support our leading experts regularly present at conferences and produce cutting edge research papers and guidance documents.

We are proud of our wide-ranging knowledge and expertise covering environmental acoustics, architectural acoustics and complex vibration assessments. Equally important to us is nurturing an inclusive team with a true family-feel, which is supportive of your technical progression and personal and professional development. Being an integral part of a multi-disciplinary and global organisation, will provide excellent opportunities for you to flourish within a team of motivated individuals. This includes acoustics-led training as well as mentoring and professional support for those wanting to achieve chartership.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

    • A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, and corporate membership of the Institute of Acoustics (MIOA / FIOA).

    • Demonstrable experience in acoustics consultancy, with a thorough understanding of environmental and/or buildings acoustics and be capable of technically reviewing reports and proposals prepared by others.

    • Excellent technical, project management, presentation, report writing, commercial, health and safety, personal organisation and communication skills.

    • Demonstrate a strong client care ethos, acting as a trusted adviser with a commercial mindset focused on work‑winning, repeat business and sustainable growth across key clients and markets.

    • An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn, with a social and team spirited attitude

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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