Senior Electrical Engineer in Exeter

Energy Jobline ZR; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoare Lea is seeking a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Plymouth or Exeter offices. You will lead electrical design across diverse building projects within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and contribute to design excellence.

The role offers mentoring of apprentices and graduates, regular client engagement, and the chance to work within a well-established Southwest practice known for award-winning projects and a supportive, flexible culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer delivering complex projects.
• Experience with modern technical delivery processes.
• Experience collaborating with clients, contractors and architects.
• Self-awareness, open-mindedness and generosity.
• Experience mentoring apprentices and graduates.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day electrical design delivery for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Develop initial strategic concepts aligned to brief and standards.
• Interact with stakeholders; attend project meetings and communicate briefs.
• Monitor resources and expenditure with the team leader.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates.

Skills

BIM

Revit

Electrical OM

Dialux

Relux

Job description

Job Description

Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer.

Plymouth or Exeter.

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 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 Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Plymouth or Exeter offices.

We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the Southwest and further afield.

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

We have maintained an office in Plymouth since 1951, developing a strong regional reputation for award-winning projects.

Our Exeter office opened in January 2022 at Broadwalk House in prestigious Southernhay West, we have brought a global network of excellence to the city by drawing on the expertise of our 1,000+ talented engineers, commissioning agents, and energy analysts.

As a Senior or Principal 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 consultants delivering design solutions of the highest standard for our clients, while securing repeat and new business opportunities. A critical aspect of this role is to support and develop a team of technically competent, collaborative, and highly engaged team members.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across several building sectors.
• Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.
• Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery This is a client-facing role, so you will be attending project meetings and disseminating/translating the brief within the project team.
• Work with the team leader to help monitor expenditure, resources and work delivered.
• Mentor and support our ‘next-gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates.

About you

• Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors / architects in a design-oriented / consultant role.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity
• Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Adjustments and accommodations

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