//Graduate Acoustics Consultant

Solihull

Company Profile

CPW is a privately owned multi-disciplinary consulting engineering practice, providing mechanical & electrical services to a wide range of Clients and market sectors.

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Graduate Acoustics Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Acoustic Consultant to join the CPW Acoustics Team, working 36.25 hours per week under our agile framework.

About CPW

We are passionate and experienced mechanical, electrical, low-carbon and acoustic engineers who enjoy bringing buildings to life in ways that are better for the world. We're a friendly team intent on delivering high-quality, practical design solutions that enhance the performance and usability of the built environment.

We relish working collaboratively with our clients to solve complex challenges. Our clients span a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical and public sector developments. Through innovation, technical excellence and research-led design, we create tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients while delivering outstanding outcomes.

Our people are the beating heart of our organisation. With over 380 staff across 13 office locations, we run an international operation spanning the UK, Poland and India.

Our business is a family, where each person plays an important role in our success. As such, staff wellbeing is our priority. We are invested in our people and strive to ensure every member of our team is empowered to be the best they can be.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in acoustics while gaining hands-on experience and professional training from experienced consultants.

As a Graduate Acoustic Consultant, you will:

  • Earn while you learn, developing your technical knowledge and practical skills through structured training and project work

  • Undertake noise surveys and acoustic measurements on a variety of projects across multiple sectors

  • Learn how to design buildings and noise control solutions to achieve acoustic performance requirements

  • Develop knowledge of acoustic modelling software and undertake first-principles acoustic calculations

  • Assist in preparing technical reports and providing design advice to clients and project teams

  • Meet and work with clients, architects, contractors, planners and other professionals involved in the design and construction process

  • Support senior consultants in delivering projects from initial assessment through to completion

You will work on a diverse range of projects, gaining valuable experience across environmental acoustics, building acoustics and noise control engineering.

Your Experience, Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for problem-solving and a desire to develop a career in acoustics.

You will have:

  • A degree in acoustics or related subject

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills

  • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also using your own initiative

  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Previous industry experience is not essential, as full training and mentoring will be provided.

What We Offer

We are invested in our people and offer a competitive benefits package to all our employees:

  • Excellent growth and career development opportunities

  • A forward-thinking, agile approach to working

  • Competitive pay and enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay schemes

  • Generous annual leave entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell leave

  • Interesting and technically challenging projects

  • Recruitment referral bonus scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Electric vehicle scheme

  • Eye care vouchers

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • Team building and social events

Social and charitable giving is at the heart of CPW as a business. You will have the opportunity to get involved with charity initiatives, community projects and educational activities that support the future of our industry and local communities.

Building an Inclusive Work Environment

We recognise our industry is underrepresented in terms of diversity and we are working hard to change this at CPW.

CPW is a place where we want all staff to feel safe, respected and heard. Our mission is to create a truly inclusive environment where everyone can flourish, feel a sense of belonging and reach their full potential.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application.

Interested?

Please send your CV to recruitment@cpwp.com and we will be in touch. We would love to hear from you!