Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to deliver high-quality designs for diverse projects. The role involves client interaction, team leadership, and ensuring technical accuracy. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer with complex projects.
• Understanding of mechanical services including HVAC.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for various project types.
• Foster client relationships and manage project teams.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer, Birmingham

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Client:

Hoare Lea

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer
Birmingham

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 Principal or Associate 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 and driven Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to join a leading MEP Consultancy based in Birmingham.

As a Principal or Associate 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:

• Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and create future opportunities.
• Promote the full range of services offered by Hoare Lea and contribute to bid preparation.
• Define and agree brief with Client, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
• Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project.
• Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and contribute to staff development.
• Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups and effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
• Monitor project expenditure and report cost and resource requirements to the management team.
• Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy is delivered and manage and mitigate risks to business.

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.
• Previous consultancy experience, you will appreciate the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings and be adept at analysing and interpreting their impact on your work.