Acoustics Team Lead (Environment)

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

Acoustics Team Leader

Lead the future of acoustics across some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes.

We are looking for an experiencedAcoustics Team Leader to shape and grow our acoustics capability while leading the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK.

You’ll work onhigh-profile rail, highways and major linear infrastructure schemes, providing expert advice from planning and consenting through to design and delivery. This is a role for someone who wants to combinetechnical leadership, strategic client advice and team development while working alongside planners, engineers and environmental specialists.

What you’ll do

Technical leadership

• Lead and technically assurenoise and vibration assessments for major infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical direction, review and sign-off.
• Developpractical, innovative mitigation solutions that meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Act as a trusted acoustics authority within multidisciplinary teams.

Strategic advisory & client engagement

• Advise clients, contractors and developers onacoustic risk, constraints and consenting strategy.
• Provide early-stage input to shape project strategy and support projects through delivery.
• Contribute to planning, examination and stakeholder engagement processes, including technical submissions.

Team leadership & growth

• Lead, mentor and develop a growing acoustics team.
• Build technical capability, encourage knowledge sharing and drive innovation.
• Support recruitment and the continued growth of the acoustics business.
• Foster acollaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Integrated project delivery

• Work closely with engineers, planners and environmental specialists to embed acoustics intodesign and environmental strategy.
• Support delivery teams in managing noise and vibration risks during construction.
• Turn complex technical and regulatory requirements intopractical, buildable solutions.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity tomake a visible impact on major UK infrastructure, influence how acoustics is embedded into project design and delivery, and help build a high-performing specialist team.

If you’re an experienced acoustics professional ready to take the next step intotechnical leadership, strategic advisory and team growth, we’d like to hear from you.

About You

You bring a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and delivery focus, with experience gained on complex infrastructure projects.

Essential

• Degree in Acoustics or a related discipline
• Significant experience in environmental acoustics, including major infrastructure projects
• Proven track record delivering EIA and consenting support (DCO / planning)
• Experience working on linear infrastructure (rail, highways, energy corridors)
• Strong understanding of UK noise and vibration standards and guidance
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary inputs and manage technical delivery

Desirable

• Experience working on nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Experience contributing to examinations, hearings, or expert evidence
• Chartered or working toward chartership (e.g. MIOA, CEnv, CSci)
• Experience with relevant modelling tools (e.g. CadnaA, SoundPLAN)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure programmes
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with strong technical depth
• The ability to shape and grow a key capability area
• A clear path for career progression into senior leadership roles
• A culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Egis is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.