Overview

Join to apply for the Associate Mechanical Engineer role at Hoare Lea. Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

About the Role

We have a brand-new opportunity for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in our London office. It's an exciting time to join Hoare Lea. As the largest within the firm, our London office has a broad and far-reaching experience covering all sectors. It’s a real hive of activity, home to both MEP engineers and a variety of other specialist groups. Working with our specialist groups, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do. Our team have a wealth of experience and offer a positive, supportive and flexible culture.

We have a proven track record working within the Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Science & Research and Mission Critical & Data Centre sectors. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high performing work culture.

As an Associate Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed and profitability is achieved.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and create future opportunities.
• Promote the full range of services offered by Hoare Lea and contribute to bid preparation.
• Define and agree brief with Client, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
• Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project.
• Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and contribute to staff development.
• Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups and effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
• Monitor project expenditure and report cost and resource requirements to the management team.
• Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy is delivered and manage and mitigate risks to business.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.
• Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.
• Consultancy experience.
• Previous consultancy experience, you will appreciate the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings and be adept at analysing and interpreting their impact on your work.

How To Apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction