Design Lead, Mechanical Engineering – Sustainable Buildings

Hoare Lea; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Stock options

25 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Hoare Lea is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design delivery across multiple high‑quality, sustainable projects in the built environment. Based in Bournemouth or Reading, you’ll head the mechanical team, coordinate with disciplines and clients, and drive technical excellence.

You will join a collaborative, supportive organisation that values flexibility, professional development, and a hybrid working model, with opportunities to influence major schemes regionally.

Qualifications

• Qualified and chartered engineer with mechanical/building services expertise.
• Proven ability to lead integrated design teams across complex projects.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for significant, complex building services schemes.
• Coordinate with disciplines and external consultants; represent Hoare Lea at meetings.
• Ensure design quality, technical accuracy, and timely delivery while managing risks.

Skills

Chartered status

Mechanical/building services design

Leadership

Client-facing

Regulations knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Hoare Lea is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design delivery across multiple high‑quality, sustainable projects in the built environment. Based in Bournemouth or Reading, you’ll head the mechanical team, coordinate with disciplines and clients, and drive technical excellence.

You will join a collaborative, supportive organisation that values flexibility, professional development, and a hybrid working model, with opportunities to influence major schemes regionally.