Mechanical Engineer

Hoare Lea; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to deliver innovative design solutions for complex projects. You will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team, leveraging your technical skills to provide high-quality service and develop new business opportunities. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on professional growth and impactful projects.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Generous annual leave

Professional development schemes

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer or in a related role.
• Understanding of mechanical services like heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed, coordinated and cost-efficient mechanical design advice.
• Tailor specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Design mechanical systems using the latest software.

Skills

Communication

Technical Delivery

Problem Solving

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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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. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 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 a Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in our Birmingham office.

Hoare Lea is a market-leading built environment consultancy; we’ve got a history as long as your arm – longer probably as we’re years old and it all started in Birmingham. Today we’re focussed on how we can help our clients by providing leading consultancy on the things that matter to them. We’re looking for people who want to help us shape the future, who love a challenge and want their work to have a real impact on real people in the city they live in.

Are you ready to get stuck in?

A fantastic career opportunity has arisen for a creative Mechanical Engineer to join a leading MEP Consultancy based in Birmingham.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed, and profitability is achieved.

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

• Provide detailed, coordinated and cost-efficient mechanical design advice to our varied client list.
• Tailor a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations and reports.
• Design mechanical 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

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.
• Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.