Acoustics Placement Student

**Company Description**

As a member of our Acoustics team you can expect to work on a wide range of interesting and challenging projects including some of the biggest projects in the UK. Recent and current clients include HS2, Rolls-Royce, DEFRA, Nestlé and Shell. You will work in a large and friendly team and get involved in many aspects of our projects that could include site based measurement of sound and vibration, data analysis, prediction, acoustic design, reporting writing and liaison with clients. Your time with us will provide a valuable insight into acoustic consultancy at the highest level, within the operation of one of the world’s leading providers of engineering, construction, and technical services.

**We have opportunities for summer placements or 6-12 month placements in Croydon, Manchester, Leeds or Nottingham. This role is for Nottingham.**

As a placements student within the acoustics team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of technical projects, with a wealth of experience from within the team to support you and develop your knowledge and skills. Whilst the precise work will be dependent on current projects, it is likely that your involvement would include:

- Contribute to the 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
- Technical report writing
- Communication with clients, local authorities and interdisciplinary teams
- Attend client and design team meetings
- Undertake STEM activities

**Qualifications**
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Working towards a _**BSc/MSc degree in Acoustics, Acoustical Engineering, Sound Engineering and Production**(Physics or Mechanical Engineering if a keen interest/experience in Acoustics). Anticipated degree classification of 2:1 or above (or equivalent) is preferred
- Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Strong numeracy
- Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
- Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
- Self-motivation, enthusiasm, hard-working, with ambition and drive
- Excellent research and report writing skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, client and stakeholders as appropriate and independently without losing initiative & focus
- Ability to work flexibly under pressure, responding to changing project and programme demands

**Additional Information**

You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

**About AECOM**

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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