Vibration Engineer

Ramboll Group A/S; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Vibration Engineer to join their Buildings Team. In this role, you will work on high-profile projects involving vibration engineering and numerical programming. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in dynamics. Responsibilities include conducting vibration surveys, modeling vibration in buildings, and developing in-house software. This position offers a flexible location within the UK and opportunities to work on innovative projects.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Supportive company culture

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural engineering or related discipline with experience in dynamics and vibration analysis.
• Candidates with a PhD but no industrial experience will be considered.
• Working towards professional qualification (e.g., CEng, MICE).

Responsibilities

• Design and report on vibration surveys.
• Model and predict levels of vibration in buildings.
• Develop software applications for vibration design.

Skills

Numerical programming

Signal analysis

Ground-borne vibration understanding

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in civil/structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or acoustics

Master’s or PhD in related subject area

Tools

Python

Bespoke in-house software applications

Job description

We invite you to bring your expertise in and passion for structural dynamics and vibration design into play as you work on high‑profile projects and push the boundaries of vibration design. To succeed in this role, you must have an understanding of vibration engineering and experience of numerical programming (e.g. Python or similar). Are you our new Vibration Engineer? Click the apply button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Buildings Team

As our new Vibration Engineer, you will be part of our specialist vibration engineering team within the Buildings Team. The team undertakes widely varied work, ranging from the design of ultra‑sensitive scientific facilities to ground‑borne noise and vibration in buildings affected by railways. The team adopts specialist analytical and numerical modelling techniques together with a sound practical approach through field measurements. We have developed, and continue to develop, bespoke in‑house software applications for optimizing vibration designs.

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of a team while managing your own time on projects
• Assist in designing, carrying out, interpreting and reporting on vibration surveys
• Undertake tasks in the design of facilities to achieve low levels of vibration, including analytical and numerical modelling of ground vibration
• Carry out numerical modelling of buildings to predict the levels of vibration and work closely with modellers
• Assist in the development of existing and new software applications for vibration design
• Carry out site visits and collaborate with project teams to deliver the technical requirements in completed buildings
• Undertake vibration measurements and be comfortable with data processing of field‑test data
• Carry out research and development aligned with project work

Key qualifications

• A degree in civil/structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or acoustics, with specific experience in dynamics and vibration analysis. A Master’s or PhD in this or a closely related subject area will be an advantage.
• Experience in the field or a closely related discipline. Candidates with a PhD but no industrial experience will also be considered.
• Working towards professional qualification (e.g. CEng, MICE, MIOA, MIMechE, etc.)
• Highly numerate with an understanding of signal analysis, ground‑borne vibration, mechanical and electrical plant vibration
• Experience in numerical programming, ideally in Python, although other languages may be acceptable

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include

Highly numerate and having a strong passion in this field, excellent communication skills, good management of your own workload within your area of responsibility.

Base location

Flexible – final location will be agreed based on your grade/seniority, team location, client and project needs, and your preferred hybrid working pattern. Some roles may require regular time in a specific hub and occasional travel to client or site locations.

Welcome to our Buildings division

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 4,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and livable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our livable‑buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,300 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.