Acoustics Team Lead (Environment)

Job Description

We are seeking an Acoustics Team Leader to play a key role in shaping and delivering acoustics capability across major UK infrastructure programmes.

You will lead acoustic inputs on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, including rail, highways, and other major linear infrastructure, working at the forefront of planning, consenting, and delivery. This includes involvement in complex infrastructure schemes.

This is a leadership role combining:

• Deep technical expertise
• Strategic advisory capability
• Team development and growth

You will operate within a collaborative environment, working alongside planners, engineers, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated, practical solutions that support successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Delivery

• Lead the delivery and technical assurance of noise and vibration assessments across major infrastructure projects
• Provide technical direction and sign-off
• Develop innovative and pragmatic mitigation solutions aligned with regulatory and client requirements
• Act as a trusted technical authority within multidisciplinary teams

Strategic Advisory and Client Engagement

• Provide high-level acoustics advice to clients on risk, constraints, and consenting strategy
• Work closely with key infrastructure clients, contractors and developers.
• Support project strategy through early-stage input and ongoing advisory during delivery
• Contribute to planning and examination processes, including stakeholder engagement and technical submissions

Leadership and Capability Growth

• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing acoustics team
• Drive technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and innovation
• Support recruitment and capability growth aligned to business priorities
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture

Integration and Delivery Focus

• Work seamlessly within multidisciplinary project teams, integrating acoustics into design and environmental strategy
• Support delivery teams in managing noise and vibration risks during construction
• Help translate technical requirements into practical, buildable solutions

Qualifications

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)

Additional Information

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.