Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

Hoare Lea is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Leeds office. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality mechanical designs across diverse projects in the built environment.

The role involves producing specifications, calculations and reports, using Revit and AutoCAD, and presenting solutions to clients. You’ll contribute to innovative, sustainable design while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering mechanical design for complex projects.
• Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed mechanical design advice to clients and projects.
• Develop specifications, calculations and reports for mechanical systems.
• Design mechanical systems using latest software.
• Take responsibility for technical delivery, solo or in a team.
• Identify innovative approaches and stay ahead of competitors.
• Produce calculations, reports and specifications with clear writing.
• Attend design meetings and site inspections.
• Manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Skills

HVAC design

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Communication with clients

Revit

AutoCAD

British Standards knowledge

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineer
Leeds

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 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 Leeds office.

We have a well‑established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the North. Located in the heart of the city, we're placed to take advantage of opportunities both locally and further afield, we have a rich project history within Leeds and a strong commitment to the region.

We are a recognised leader in the built environment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors. Our work spans cutting edge healthcare and research facilities, high‑performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and technology environments projects that push boundaries and deliver real‑world impact. Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward‑thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally.

Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high‑performing work culture.

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‑aware, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.
• Consultancy experience.