We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in our Manchester office. We have a well‑established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the North, and we work on a variety of local, regional and international projects. Our work spans cutting‑edge healthcare and research facilities, high‑performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and technology environments that push boundaries and deliver real‑world impact. You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team, and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors to ensure holistic, compliant and commercially aware solutions.
Responsibilities
* Take briefs and deliver electrical design work from inception through to completion.
* Produce electrical calculations, drawings and technical documentation that comply with relevant regulations, design guides and client standards.
* Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy across deliverables.
* Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines (MEP and specialist groups) and third‑party consultants.
* Review and comment on technical information provided by contractors and sub‑contractors; check site installations against the design intent.
* Attend and report at design team meetings, client meetings and project meetings.
* Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation.
* Manage own workload to meet programme deliverables and report progress to your line manager.
* Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues.
Senior Engineer – Additional Responsibilities
* Develop briefs and take responsibility for delivering a small project or the electrical discipline on a significant/complex scheme.
* Exercise considerable autonomy and take ownership for technical decisions and project delivery within cost constraints.
* Delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others; mentor and motivate colleagues across project teams.
* Play an active role in commercial aspects (scope, risk, cost control) and ensure outputs meet project and budgetary requirements.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering; industry membership preferred.
* Working towards or holding IEng/CEng.
* Strong technical competence in LV distribution, lighting, earthing/protection and emergency/standby systems; able to produce calculations and drawings.
* Proficient with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical) and MS Office.
* Able to work independently: deliver an element of a project (Engineer) or lead discipline/small projects and larger schemes (Senior).
* Effective communicator with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients/contractors.
* Experience of site checking, witnessing testing/commissioning and reviewing contractor submissions.
* Demonstrable commitment to meeting programmes and quality standards; commercially aware.
* Supportive team player who mentors junior staff and pursues continuous professional development (Senior expected to supervise; Engineer to support).
About Hoare Lea
Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy that offers intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout 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 highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring every design is outstanding and operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.
We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. Our benefits package includes private medical cover, an electric‑vehicle salary‑sacrifice scheme, stock options, 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service) and a 9‑day fortnight scheme, among other flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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