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At BWB we know from experience that talented graduates are vital to our on-going success. We are recruiting significantly more Graduates across our growing business onto our 2022 Graduate Programme, so this is a great time to join us.
We believe BWB is unique, our ethos guarantees you a truly rewarding experience as you embark on the next stage of your career whilst working in a fun and friendly work culture. We provide opportunities so you can collaborate at all levels helping you flourish and grow within your career. We’re passionate about supporting the next generation and harnessing the fresh perspectives they bring to our company.
We are an Investors in People Platinum standard company - A Sunday Times Top 100 Best companies to work for and a NCE Top 100 Consultancy.
BWB is a signatory to the Pledge to Net Zero initiative and is committed to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. We are committed to playing our part in tackling climate change and we recognise the significant impact the design and consultancy solutions we provide can have on carbon emissions and the environment, and as such will provide meaningful solutions and a continued commitment to pioneer change.
The programme
Our Graduate Programme is the perfect place for you if you are an ambitious and passionate individual. Our programme will develop you to become a 'complete professional' and offer you a supportive induction programme, the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented and respected engineers and consultants in the industry. You will receive independent mentoring, support through to Chartership and the opportunity to gain responsibility on a range of exciting projects.
Through our in-house PROpel scheme we will help you plan your career development and reach your full potential through a technical syllabus & skills development program.
About the job
Sitting within our Acoustics team in Manchester, the successful applicant would be expected to get involved in specialist technical work such as noise & vibration monitoring, modelling and analysis, whilst working as part of a small, integrated, progressive team. There is the opportunity to get involved in both environmental and architectural acoustics projects from day one.
Our work is varied and widespread supporting our clients on projects both locally and throughout the UK as required. We value innovation, while always seeking to provide commercial solutions to complex environmental issues.
BWB is a leading Engineering and Environmental Consultancy with over 300 people based in 5 offices throughout the UK. We have an established reputation for delivering high quality environmental and engineering consultancy services to corporate, industrial, development and financial clients across a variety of sectors.
The Acoustics team are a rapidly expanding part of BWB’s environmental service offering, with involvement at all stages in the planning cycle, from feasibility through to master planning and the discharge of planning conditions. We also provide strategic advice and asset management services, and offer clever solutions to some challenging acoustics issues. We are also growing our capability to better serve clients on architectural acoustics projects and building services design.
We are working on many different types of projects, including new road schemes, new settlements, high-rise city centre buildings, supermarkets, car dealerships, energy centres and airport work.
About you
- A relevant degree or studying towards a relevant degree for the role you are applying for, such as Acoustics
- Keen to share your ideas about how we can do things better
- Great communication skills developed through well-rounded life experience - academically, socially and in any previous work situations
- Enthusiastic and ambitious to learn and progress
- A problem solver with strong communication skills
- Personal organisation skills, and the ability to work well within a team
- Right to Work and live in the UK
Perks of the role
- A competitive salary, 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase more), pension, life assurance and healthcare.
- Perkbox, Cycle to Work, paid volunteering days and much more
To apply
- Please submit your CV and cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you want to become part of the BWB family
- Application closing date is 10th December 2021
- Screening questionnaire will be sent to applicants who are successful at the initial screening stage
- Recruitment Centre and Interviews will be held in January and February 2022
- Offers will be made to successful applicants by April 2022 for a Summer or Autumn Start 2022
BWB positively encourage applications from all candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender confirmation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
