Electrical Engineer

Hoare Lea; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoare Lea in Cardiff is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its new City Centre Office. You will join a talented, diverse team delivering high-quality electrical designs for significant projects across the UK.

You will coordinate with project teams, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to innovative engineering solutions in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer with a track record delivering on complex projects.
• Experience with modern technical delivery processes and software tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
• Experience collaborating with clients/contractors/architects in a design-focused consultancy.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, openness and generosity.
• Experience supporting others to develop knowledge, skills and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed, coordinated electrical design for varied clients.
• Prepare specifications, calculations and reports.
• Design electrical systems using latest software.
• Deliver technically sound work solo or in a team.
• Seek innovative approaches and research to stay ahead.
• Produce calculations and documentation with clear writing.
• Attend DTMs, client meetings and site inspections.
• Manage own projects with minimal supervision and handle tight deadlines.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project delivery

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Self-awareness

Tools

BIM

Revit

Electrical OM

Dialux

Relux

Job description

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.

Cardiff

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 are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes.

• 9-day fortnight scheme
• thriving community groups
• varied social and networking events
• extensive professional and technical development schemes

We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

• private medical cover
• electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• stock options
• up to 30 days of annual leave

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About The Role

We have a brand-new opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Cardiff office and work as part of the largest independent consulting engineering firm of its kind. Joining at an exciting period in the Hoare Lea Cardiff journey, in our new City Centre Office.

Cardiff itself is a thriving and dynamic creative capital city with a rich cultural heritage, as well as ambitious future plans in terms of growth as well as a blueprint to become a carbon-neutral city in the next 10 years.

You will join a talented, dynamic, and diverse team of designers, engineers, and technical specialists with a unique working culture. Our team is large enough to work on large national and international schemes yet agile enough to allow significant talent growth and career progression.

As an Engineer, you will be responsible for the design delivery of significant and complex engineering projects. You will liaise with other team members across the project team and take ownership of project tasks. You will coordinate with other professionals, developing effective relationships, to stimulate future business growth.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Provide detailed, coordinated and cost-efficient electrical design advice to our varied client list.
• Tailor a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations and reports.
• Design electrical engineering systems at the highest level using the latest software design packages.
• Take responsibility for solid technical delivery in your work either alone or as part of a team.
• Look at new ways of working and taking time out for innovation and research ensuring we keep abreast of our competitors.
• Produce calculations, reports and specifications with good written communication skills.
• Attend DTMs/client meetings and site inspections.
• Work with minimal supervision and you may be responsible for your own individual projects. In this role the ability to react efficiently to multiple tasks and tight deadlines is essential.

About You

• Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors / architects in a design-oriented / consultant role.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity
• Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.