Overview
Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer – Operational Assets, Oxford.
We are looking for a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Operational Assets team based in the Oxford office. This is a brand-new opportunity focusing on existing buildings, operational performance, and data-led building performance to drive towards a net zero future.
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 to name but a few. We embed ourselves within client teams to deliver a holistic service including identifying improvements, designing solutions, managing implementation and monitoring impact.
We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working practices, professional development, private medical cover, EV salary sacrifice scheme, stock options and up to 30 days of annual leave. We support wellbeing, individuality and a 9-day fortnight scheme, with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
* Secure new projects and service both existing and new clients while assisting the regional lead in effectively planning the specialist delivery of the Operational Assets group.
* Focus on work delivery, organisational support and team growth to support local and regional clients.
* Demonstrate strong leadership with supervision and guidance to team members and other staff.
* Collaborate with other teams to deliver a wide variety of projects with regular workload discussions with Team Leaders.
* Help recruit, train and develop team members to ensure ongoing succession and growth of the Practice.
* Undertake own design, specification and site monitoring; monitor commissioning and conduct post-occupancy engineering services activities.
* Write technical reports (feasibility, issue investigation, condition surveys, etc.).
* Liaise with clients (commercial and project management awareness).
What You’ll Be Doing
You will work on a varied portfolio of frameworks and projects, predominantly UK-based with some overseas opportunities. You will take the lead on small projects (up to a few £million) and provide technical support to end users, landlords, management agents and project managers.
The Operational Assets work across three key areas:
1. Decarbonisation, performance improvements and energy reduction – reduce energy consumption, improve occupant performance and achieve decarbonisation/ net zero targets through pragmatic roadmaps and implementation of emerging technologies.
2. Design – challenging existing buildings across all RIBA stages, delivering creative and sustainable design strategies to meet current needs and standards.
3. Property consultancy – a suite of services for property management, operation and transaction processes including technical due diligence, planned maintenance, licences to Alter, maintenance inspections, validations, asset registers, troubleshooting, energy optimisation surveys and EPCs.
Projects span Commercial Offices, Retail, Residential, Education, Healthcare, MoJ, Defence, Heritage, Industrial and Technology sectors. Previous experience in the Science & Research sector is required for this position.
About you
To be successful you’ll need:
* Qualified design engineer (chartered status or working towards).
* Experience on projects in existing buildings (refurbishment and fit-out).
* Excellent written and spoken English; strong knowledge of data and metering.
* Experience with performance specification, detailed design, contract administration and site duties.
* Experience in Building Services and a good understanding of secondary engineering disciplines.
* Compliance with UK and applicable EU regulations and design guides.
* Strong organisational and planning skills to meet deadlines; ability to develop relationships with effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Proven track record in work-winning and building successful teams.
How to apply
To apply, complete a CV profile and submit your application. For further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, a recruitment team member will arrange an introductory call, followed by a panel interview (via Microsoft Teams or in person).
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Engineering, and Project Management
* Industries: Construction and Engineering Services
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