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WSP USA Acoustics/Vibration Scientist in Naas, Ireland
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…
You can find out more about our acoustics team by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/acoustics-noise-and-vibration
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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
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Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
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Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
Health & Wellbeing?
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Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
An aspiring vibration specialist who wants to work on Ireland’s most exciting new projects in a friendly team of engineers in our Naas office.
Your role will involve undertaking vibration assessments for developments throughout Ireland, undertaking noise and vibration surveys, numerical modelling, writing technical reports and liaising with clients and other industry professionals.
You will have the opportunity to lead medium-scale projects including ownership of the finances and client care, assist on larger schemes, and work collaboratively with others in the WSP acoustics team.
YOUR TEAM
WSP has a large, highly experienced and professional Acoustics team who get involved with a diverse range of interesting projects across a number of sectors in Ireland and UK for both private and public sector clients. From skyscrapers (The Shard and 22 Bishopsgate) to primary schools (The Livity School, Streatham Hill), or from major infrastructure hubs (HS2, Crossrail) to the refurbishment of a new Hospital in Marylebone (Optegra Eye Hospital) – we work on a wide range of projects in multiple sectors. The team pride themselves on the integrated support offered by working alongside our in-house environmental and sustainability specialists, as well as our structural and mechanical engineers, to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.
We are looking to appoint a new vibration specialist into our Naas office to support project delivery in 2024 with a particular focus supporting eth Metrolink Project. Our team is large (with over 40 acousticians in the UK) but also incredibly 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 relevant degree or equivalent qualification
Demonstrable experience in undertaking vibration surveys and assessments
An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn
Experience with numerical modelling
A social and team spirited attitude
An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people