Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Job summary

Hoare Lea is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Leeds office. You will work on a range of projects across the built environment, delivering high-quality mechanical design and consultancy services.

Based in Leeds, you will join a collaborative team that supports development and delivery of innovative, sustainable solutions across North and beyond. We value expertise in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, strong communication, and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer on complex projects.
• Understanding of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed, coordinated and cost-efficient mechanical design advice.
• Tailor specifications, calculations and reports.
• Design mechanical engineering systems with the latest software.
• Deliver solid technical work solo or as part of a team.
• Explore innovative approaches and research to stay ahead.
• Produce calculations and written reports for clients.
• Attend meetings and site inspections.
• Manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

HVAC knowledge

Communication skills

Team-based work

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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