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Job summary

An innovative engineering consultancy seeks a Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their vibrant team in Oxford or Cambridge. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects in a collaborative environment, focusing on delivering high-quality designs that balance functionality and sustainability. With a commitment to personal development and a supportive workplace culture, you will have the chance to influence the future of engineering while enjoying a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Stock Options
9-Day Fortnight Scheme
Extensive Professional Development

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer with complex project delivery.
  • Understanding of mechanical services including HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Foster client relationships and manage project profitability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Communication Skills
Project Management
Self-awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Consultancy Experience

Tools

Revit
AutoCAD

Job description

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Hoare Lea

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

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05.05.2025

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Job Description:

Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer.

Oxford or 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 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 Oxford or Cambridge offices.

Our Oxford and Cambridge offices were established to provide a local presence on our projects. We have an abundance of expertise and knowledge that is regularly called upon throughout the firm, mainly within complex engineering sectors such as Science and Research and Healthcare.

It's an exciting time to join our Oxbridge team. We are focused on growth, both in the UK and overseas. We are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, and small enough to recognise our people as individuals. As a young, vibrant and innovative office, culture is at the heart of everything that we do. We encourage and foster a collaborative working environment, which includes the widespread adoption of hybrid working and the option to work a 9-day fortnight.

Guided by our vision, we are passionate in our purpose to positively influence the balance between people and planet. We deliver high performing buildings which respond to the challenges of climate change whilst creating spaces which meet the needs of modern living.

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.
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