2025 Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Cambridge
About Us
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, amongst others. 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.
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 projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
* You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.
In addition, we will provide you with structured support to achieve Chartered Engineering status if you so wish.
The Role
As a graduate engineer, your day‑to‑day tasks will vary, as we’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you. You could be working on live projects from day one, in a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels, producing detailed designs and drawings, using the latest computer modelling software CAD and Revit, undertaking site surveys, researching ground‑breaking technologies, and benefiting from continuous CPD and learning opportunities. Mechanical – your typical work might include helping design, create and solve heating, ventilation, air conditioning and control systems. You will also produce designs for above and below ground drainage systems and hot and cold‑water services to standard, budget and deadline.
Communicating will span all of these, as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings. You will receive a dedicated mentor and supervisor and the best training to support you through your development with us.
About You
* An expected or achieved 2.1 or above IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
* A master’s or other relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
* Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry is an advantage.
* An understanding of CAD or similar modelling software is an advantage.
* Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
* Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
* A friendly, ambitious and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach.
How To Apply
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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.
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