Job Description

With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.

Application Deadline:

Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

We are looking for a

Graduate Acoustic Consultant

for our

Infrastructure

team to be based in

Bristol

, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.


As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your transport planning expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.

The Opportunity

You will be part of a team which is spread across London, Manchester, Cardiff and Bristol, with the primary objective being to provide advice with respect to noise and vibration to a wide variety of internal and external clients and stakeholders. You would join the existing Stantec UK Acoustic team which operates across the UK and in Europe, and work alongside colleagues in the wider Environmental Services team and Stantec's' Engineering, Buildings, Infrastructure, Transportation and Planning Teams.


We are undertaking projects across sectors such as major infrastructure, residential schemes, commercial, arts, energy & waste, regeneration, environmental & planning, and we are currently supporting some of the country's most significant projects.

Assisting with technical input into a variety of projects, your duties could include:

Visiting sites to undertake noise and vibration surveys Undertaking acoustic calculations Creating acoustic models using specialist software to calculate sound levels. Preparing acoustic reports Liaising with clients and stakeholders to arrange site access and communicating acoustic requirements.
Take a look at our Acoustics service line:- Acoustics & Vibration (stantec.com), and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here:- Stantec | Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Audio or Acoustic / Physics, Civil / Mechanical Engineering (or related field), and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector, you will be:-

An Adapter

- You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.

A Perseverer

- You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.

A Collaborator

- You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.

A Problem-Solver

- You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

A competitive salary Private medical insurance A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (

Graduate Application FAQs

) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.


Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.


Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.


Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.


At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

ReqID:

7668