Principal Mechanical Engineer in Cambridge

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. 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 committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential.

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, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

Hoare Lea is a market-leading built environment consultancy; we’ve got a history as long as your arm – longer probably as we’re 162 years old and it all started in Birmingham. Today we’re focused 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.

A fantastic career opportunity has arisen for a creative and driven Principal Mechanical Engineer to join us in Cambridge. As a 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 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 briefs with clients, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
• Lead larger-scale schemes and coordinate all disciplines as 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 are delivered and manage and mitigate risks to the business.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record of delivering a variety of complex projects.
• Understanding of all mechanical services, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based 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.

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact jessicamartin@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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