Lead Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Hoare Lea Full time

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Flexible

We are thrilled to present an opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to become part of our innovative team at Hoare Lea, a prominent engineering consultancy recognized for its excellence in the built environment.

In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse group of skilled professionals, including engineers, designers, and technical experts, fostering a unique and vibrant workplace culture. Our organization is large enough to engage in significant national and international projects while remaining nimble enough to promote individual talent development and career advancement.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will partner with seasoned engineers to craft and implement coordinated, collaborative, and innovative design solutions that align with our clients' objectives and aspirations.

We pride ourselves on cultivating a distinctive culture that positions us as leaders in our industry, allowing us to enjoy our work, have fun, and achieve outstanding results by consistently delivering high-quality services to our clients.

By joining a firm with strong ethical values, you will leverage your engineering expertise to contribute to societal needs, addressing industry challenges, environmental concerns, and enhancing community well-being for future generations.

About Hoare Lea

Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy comprised of a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We deliver innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings of all types.

Regardless of project scale or complexity, we offer a comprehensive range of MEP, environmental, and sustainability services, ensuring that buildings not only look impressive but also perform optimally in operation.

Hoare Lea is now part of Tetra Tech's High Performance Buildings Group, a global network of MEP firms.

Why Join Us?

Collaborate with top industry professionals across various built-environment sectors.

Engage in progressive and exciting projects, gaining exposure to innovative schemes across diverse sectors.

Advance your career on your terms, supported by our structured Career Paths framework.

The Role

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will oversee and deliver designs for a variety of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring a consistent high-quality service for clients while fostering new business opportunities and achieving profitability. This role is crucial in nurturing a team of technically proficient engineers within this high-performing sector and identifying new avenues for business development.

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of projects both domestically and internationally.
  • Design mechanical engineering systems utilizing advanced software design tools.
  • Lead mechanical services design on large-scale projects and take charge of small to medium-sized projects.
  • Projects encompass various sectors, including Education, Science and Research, Healthcare, Leisure, Residential, Commercial, Defence, and high-end mixed-use developments.
  • Develop initial strategic concepts for projects, ensuring compliance with briefs and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure solid technical delivery in your work, whether independently or as part of a team.
  • Mentor junior staff in their daily tasks, providing guidance to enhance their skills and maximize team performance.
  • Maintain financial awareness and collaborate with team leaders to monitor fee expenditures, resources, and project deliverables.
  • Explore innovative working methods and dedicate time to research and development to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Uphold a strong reputation within the local industry and ensure adherence to quality management and risk control procedures.

What We Seek

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Building Services Engineering.
  • Experience in a multidisciplinary environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a collaborative work approach.
  • A holistic understanding of design principles, with experience across a range of projects.

Our Benefits

To recognize your dedication and hard work, we offer a competitive salary along with both core and flexible benefits, as well as industry-leading training and development opportunities to support your career journey.

Core Benefits Include:

  • Private medical scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Income protection
  • Travel Allowance
  • Annual leave, increasing with length of service
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced Paternity, Maternity & Shared Parental Leave
  • Season Ticket Loans
  • Professional membership subscription
  • Flexitime

Flexible Benefits Include:

  • Option to work a 9-day fortnight
  • Hybrid Working – activity-based approach
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Holiday buy & sell up to 5 days
  • Study Assistance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Additional flexible benefits such as gym and retail discounts, travel & dental insurance, and GAYE (Give as you Earn)
  • Flexible working arrangements available


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