Apprentice Acoustics Specialist

Arcadis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Birmingham is looking for an Apprentice Acoustics Specialist. This role involves assisting with project-related tasks, focusing on noise and vibration assessments. You'll be supported through a structured apprenticeship program, receiving technical training and mentorship. Ideal candidates are proactive and possess a strong foundation in Maths and English. Opportunities for career growth in a diverse workplace await you.

Benefits

Structured training and mentoring

Funding for professional accreditations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications including Maths and English.
• 3 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications at BBC minimum.
• 18 years old and have left full-time education when apprenticeship starts.
• Right to work in the UK and resident for at least three years prior.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of project-related tasks to meet targets.
• Learn technical skills in noise and vibration assessment.
• Support the Acoustics team on diverse UK projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Resilience

Creativity

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

5 GCSEs (grades 4–9) including Maths and English

3 A-Levels or equivalent (BBC)

Job description

Arcadis Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Apprentice Acoustics Specialist

Application Closing Date: 9th January 2026 – Please note we reserve the right to close roles sooner, so early application is encouraged.

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Our Apprenticeship programme offers you an exciting opportunity to jump straight into the professional world and earn a living whilst also studying for professional qualifications. As an Apprentice you will play an active part in driving your career development and will be exposed to a variety of projects across the business. Technical experience is key in our sector, which is why you’ll be supported by your line manager to develop the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours needed to meet your apprenticeship and, to work towards accreditation or chartership where applicable. You’ll be part of a supportive Early Careers community and will work alongside skilled professionals. You’ll benefit from structured on-the-job training, mentoring, plus funding and support for accreditations relevant to your programme, as well as the assistance you need to develop and succeed.

Role Accountabilities

The Acoustics team considers and assesses the impacts of noise and vibration on human receptors. We are involved in some of the UK’s most complex and stimulating projects that are both diverse and technically demanding, including the build‑out and redesign of High Speed 2, the Great Grid Upgrade for National Grid, Sizewell C Construction and many other smaller developments across the world. We provide technical advice and assessment of noise and vibration impacts on and from developments using field measurement techniques and detailed 3‑dimensional modelling of noise.

As an Acoustic Technician you will assist the team in the delivery of project related tasks to meet budget, timeframe and quality targets, and will be able to learn new technical skills focusing on the modelling, measurement and consideration of noise and vibration in both internal building environments and the wider environment. Acoustics is a very mathematical/physics based discipline using complex 3‑dimensional prediction and calculation protocols.

On this apprenticeship you will complete the Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship standard on a day release basis through our agreed training provider Coventry University.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications, grades 4–9, including Maths and English, and 3 A‑Levels or equivalent qualifications at BBC minimum.
• UK/EU/EAA resident for at least three years prior to starting the course and right to work in the UK.
• 18 (Level 6) years old and have left full‑time education when the apprenticeship starts.
• Demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including resilience, creativity, analytical thinking and being a team player.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working).

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

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