Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer, Reading
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy offering sustainable solutions for complex design challenges in the built environment across the UK and beyond.
We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security, and sustainability. Our skilled teams use technical expertise to bring buildings to life, ensuring outstanding design and operational efficiency.
Joining Hoare Lea means working in an environment that fosters personal growth, wellbeing, and individuality. We offer benefits like a 9-day fortnight, community groups, social events, professional development, private medical cover, electric vehicle schemes, stock options, and generous annual leave.
About the role
We are seeking a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Bournemouth or Reading offices.
Our Bournemouth office has a long-standing presence, building expertise and relationships locally and further afield. Our Reading office is in a thriving town experiencing sector growth, supporting major projects like Station Hill and fostering collaborations with local businesses.
The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial, residential, and mission-critical projects. You will support and deliver electrical designs across various project sizes, working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality client service and project profitability.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the technical delivery of electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects.
* Developing initial strategic concepts ensuring compliance with standards and client needs.
* Engaging with stakeholders, attending meetings, and translating project briefs within the team.
* Monitoring project budgets, resources, and work progress.
* Mentoring junior professionals, including apprentices and graduates.
About you
To succeed, you should have:
* Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer with a record of delivering complex projects.
* Experience with technical delivery processes and software such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux, and Relux.
* Experience working with clients, contractors, and architects in a consultancy role.
* Self-awareness, openness, and a collaborative spirit.
* Experience supporting the development of others’ skills and confidence.
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