Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a talented Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their Cambridge office. This role involves managing client relationships, delivering complex projects, and promoting sustainable and high-performing designs within a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have proven mechanical engineering experience and proficiency with key design software.

Benefits

9-day fortnight scheme

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Stock options

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer with a record of delivering complex projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical services like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships and fostering future opportunities.
• Leading larger projects and coordinating disciplines as the main client contact.
• Ensuring quality, technical accuracy, and risk management.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Self-awareness

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer, Cambridge

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Hoare Lea

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer.

Cambridge.

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.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realize their potential. Joining Hoare Lea means experiencing a business that enriches knowledge, supports wellbeing, and values individuality. We offer benefits such as a 9-day fortnight scheme, community groups, social events, and professional development schemes. Our extensive benefits include private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, stock options, and generous 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 Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Cambridge team.

Our Cambridge office provides local project support, especially within complex sectors like Science, Research, and Healthcare. We are focused on growth and value stability and opportunity. As a vibrant, innovative office, we foster a collaborative environment with hybrid working and a 9-day fortnight option.

Guided by our vision, we aim to positively influence the balance between people and planet by delivering high-performing buildings that address climate change and meet modern needs.

As a Principal or Associate Engineer, you will support and deliver designs for various projects, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality services, develop business opportunities, and ensure profitability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing client relationships and fostering future opportunities.
• Promoting Hoare Lea’s services and contributing to bids.
• Defining project briefs, taking ownership, and delivering profitable schemes.
• Leading larger projects and coordinating disciplines as the main client contact.
• Supporting team development and staff growth.
• Managing project workload, delegating tasks, and checking work.
• Monitoring project costs and reporting to management.
• Ensuring quality, technical accuracy, and risk management.

About you

To succeed, you should have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer with a record of delivering complex projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical services like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments, with strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and relevant software/tools.
• Self-awareness, openness, and a collaborative spirit.
• Familiarity with British Standards.
• Consultancy experience, including understanding of acoustics, fire engineering, and computer modeling impacts.