Principal Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Warrington Cheshire, United Kingdom Hoare Lea Full time

Principal Mechanical Engineer Manchester
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. 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. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.
You'll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join our Mechanical team based in Manchester.
We have maintained an office in Manchester for many years, developing strong relationships with clients across the region, and working on a variety of local, regional and international projects.
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 a Principal 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.
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.
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.
Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
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.
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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