Front-End UX Software Developer

Hoare Lea; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Front-End UX Software Developer to join their Digital team. The ideal candidate will design user-friendly software and implement UX processes within a Scrum framework. This role offers the flexibility of remote work or office-based support in Bristol and includes valuable benefits to support employee wellbeing. Strong experience in UX and front-end development, particularly using React, is required.

Benefits

9-day fortnight scheme

Private medical cover

Professional development

Stock options

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience in designing user experiences and conducting UX processes.
• Ability to critique and review work and respond to feedback.
• Knowledge of implementing designs using React.

Responsibilities

• Utilize front-end development and UX skills to create user-friendly software.
• Work within a Scrum team to deliver features from mock-up to deployment.
• Plan and conduct user studies to gather feedback.

Skills

UX design

UI design

React

User observation

Information architecture

Tools

Git

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Front-End UX Software Developer, Reading

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Hoare Lea

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Front-End UX Software Developer
Nationwide (Bristol preferred)

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.

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 outstanding design and operational efficiency for communities.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realize their potential. Joining Hoare Lea means experiencing a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and values your individuality. We offer benefits such as a 9-day fortnight scheme, community groups, social events, professional development, private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, stock options, and extensive annual leave.

Our goal is to enable everyone to develop their skills, give their best, and enjoy their work.

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a UX-focused front-end developer to join our Digital team. You can be based in our Bristol office or remotely with access to a Hoare Lea office.

This is an exciting time as we grow and lead digital transformation in the industry. You will be part of an established product team working on our Origin platform, used daily by consultants to design high-performance buildings. The platform must be fast, error-reducing, and workflow-supportive.

The role has two main aspects: as a UX designer, you’ll establish processes to ensure user-centric software development and coordinate standards across teams; as a front-end developer, you’ll work with others to turn UX designs into functional interfaces.

You can expect to:

• Utilize your front-end development and UX design skills to create usable, user-friendly software.
• Work within a Scrum team to deliver complete features from mock-up to deployment.
• Help develop UX expertise across teams for consistent, high-quality digital experiences.
• Plan and conduct user studies, gather feedback, and guide software design decisions.
• Support the use of our data platform and mentor apprentices in the Data Academy.

About you

To succeed, you should have experience in:

• Designing excellent user experiences, conducting UX processes like user observation and value mapping.
• UI design details, including information architecture, color schemes, error states, and interactions.
• Critiquing and reviewing work, responding to feedback, and articulating ideas within a team.
• Implementing designs in React, with proper documentation and testing.
• Using Git, pull requests, and continuous integration in software projects.