Electrical Engineer – Sustainable Building Systems (Hybrid)

Hoare Lea

Oxford

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

25 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Hoare Lea is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer for its Oxford office to deliver high‑quality, sustainable electrical design across multiple built environment projects. You will own project deliverables, manage internal teams, and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors to ensure compliant, commercially aware solutions.

The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to develop junior staff, with a focus on growth in the UK and internationally.

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).

Responsibilities

Own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team, and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors.
Typically lead defined elements and smaller projects (Engineer) or take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement (Senior).
Help develop junior staff and foster relationships that support future business growth.
In senior roles, develop briefs and deliver a small project or the electrical discipline on a complex scheme.
Exercise autonomy, take ownership for technical decisions and project delivery within cost constraints.
Delegate, manage, and check work undertaken by others; mentor colleagues across project teams.
Play an active role in commercial aspects (scope, risk, cost control) and ensure outputs meet project and budgetary requirements.