Principal Electrical Engineer

2 months ago

Almondsbury, United Kingdom Hoare Lea Full time

Principal Electrical Engineer – Defence

Bristol

We are currently looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join us in Bristol. Our office is part of the largest independent consulting engineering firm of its kind.

We have a long-standing history in Bristol, having worked on many of the city’s landmark sites. As our second-largest office, Bristol is home to our central function, more than MEP engineers, and several specialist groups. Bristol is a vibrant and dynamic city with a rich cultural heritage. It also has ambitious plans for growth and aims to become a carbon-neutral city in the next years.

As part of our team, you will work alongside talented designers, engineers, and technical specialists in a unique working culture. Our team is large enough to work on national and international projects while remaining agile enough to facilitate significant talent growth and career progression.

In the role of Principal Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop and deliver innovative and technically excellent design solutions that align with our clients' vision. The focus will be on the Defence sector.

Our unique culture ensures that we remain leaders in our field by enjoying our work and consistently delivering high-quality service for our clients.

Joining our firm means having the opportunity to use your engineering skills to support the needs of the industry, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to improving the quality of life for future generations.

For us, it's personal.

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

Irrespective of the scale or complexity of a project, we provide a full range of MEP, environmental and sustainability services, bringing buildings to life and ensuring that they perform in operation as well as they look.

Why work for us?

You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.

You’ll be part of progressive and exciting Defence projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.

You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.

The role

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes, primarily for the Defence sector. 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. The role is instrumental in helping to continue to grow and develop a team of technically competent engineers within this high-performing sector, as well as seeking new opportunities to develop the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be in a Client-facing role, attending project meetings and disseminating the brief within the project team. You will need to be of personable nature and a good communicator. You will lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards. Taking responsibility for solid technical delivery in your work either alone or as part of a team. Engage with junior support staff in their day-to-day activities and offer advice and guidance to ensure that they develop their skills and we get the best out of our people. Working as part of the Firm-wide Defence Group, to gain experience and understanding from others, and to support and disseminate knowledge to others in the Firm. You will be financially astute and work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered. Looking at new ways of working and taking time out for innovation and research ensuring we keep abreast of our competitors. Creating and maintaining a high reputation within the industry, and ensuring adherence to QM and risk control procedures is also a very important part of the role.

You should have a relevant degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification and must have, or be working towards chartered status. Have Membership of CIBSE/IMECHE or industry-recognised institution.

You should have excellent technical knowledge in your primary discipline and a thorough understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process.

You should have an in-depth understanding of modern technical delivery methods, particularly in relation to BIM, and should be competent in designing and reviewing information by others in such environments.

You will have experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, leading, motivating, and supervising junior/senior engineers.Excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach. You will appreciate that holistic working is central to good design and you will have experience across a range of projects.

With excellent interpersonal and communication skills you will have proven ability in negotiating positive outcomes, resource planning, motivation and management.

With 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.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry-leading training and development to support you throughout your career.

Private medical scheme Life Assurance Income protection days annual leave, increasing to 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

Hybrid Working – activity-based approach Employee stock purchase plan – a voluntary program which allows eligible employees to purchase Tetra Tech common stock at a % discount Holiday buy & sell up to 5 days Study Assistance Cycle to work scheme Employee Referral Scheme Sabbatical Leave Other flexible benefits include gym and retail discounts, travel & dental insurance and GAYE (Give as you Earn) Flexible working - We’re happy to discuss flexible working. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact

We are committed to being a place where underrepresented individuals and communities are not just included, but where marginalised knowledge and experience is valued, amplified, and harnessed. So, we strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, people of the Global Majority, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, neurodivergent people, and those from all other underrepresented or marginalised groups. To learn more about our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, see our

Adjustments and accommodations

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

Flexible working

We are committed to enabling a healthy work-life balance for all employees. So, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their particular needs and lifestyle, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.

We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates,

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