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. 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.
We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.
About the role
We’re looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join us in Cambridge. In this key and varied role, you will support and deliver designs for a range of project types and sizes, working within a multidisciplinary team and ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed and profitability is achieved.
Responsibilities
- Deal successfully with clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and create future opportunities.
- Promote the full range of services offered by Hoare Lea and contribute to bid preparation.
- Define and agree briefs with clients, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
- Lead larger‑scale schemes and coordinate all disciplines as the main client point of contact throughout a project.
- Support in developing and leading a high‑performing local team and contribute to staff development.
- Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team, including specialist groups, and effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
- Monitor project expenditure and report cost and resource requirements to the management team.
- Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy are delivered and manage and mitigate risks to the business.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record of delivering a variety of complex projects.
- Understanding of all mechanical services, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team‑based approach.
- Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
- Self‑awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
- Conversant with relevant British Standards.
- Consultancy experience.
- 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.
