Senior Workplace Fit-Out Lead | Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

Hoare Lea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoare Lea in London seeks a Workplace Fit-Out Lead / Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design delivery for workplace fit-out projects from brief through technical completion.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, contractors and internal multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, coordinated designs for high-quality office environments. Senior role includes mentoring and ensuring technical excellence and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Engineer on workplace fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, public health and building services coordination.
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of British Standards and Building Regulations.
• Consultancy experience with strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication, leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design delivery on workplace fit-out projects, including CAT A, CAT A+, CAT B and refurbishment schemes.
• Act as a key client contact, understanding the brief and translating it into practical design solutions.
• Develop strategic concepts and detailed mechanical designs that meet project, regulatory and performance requirements.
• Coordinate closely with architects, interior designers, structural engineers, contractors and specialist consultants.
• Oversee technical quality, programme and delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support and mentor junior staff, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional development.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver integrated workplace environments.
• Monitor workload, fees and resources in support of project success.
• Contribute to innovation, best practice and continuous improvement across the team.
• Maintain a strong professional reputation and ensure compliance with quality and risk procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC coordination

Client relationships

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Revit

AutoCAD

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Hoare Lea in London seeks a Workplace Fit-Out Lead / Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design delivery for workplace fit-out projects from brief through technical completion.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, contractors and internal multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, coordinated designs for high-quality office environments. Senior role includes mentoring and ensuring technical excellence and commercial awareness.