At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative electrical design projects and mentor the next generation of engineers.
- Company: Join Hoare Lea, a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical cover, and up to 30 days annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable building designs while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical engineering and proficiency in relevant software tools.
The predicted salary is between 47700 - 58300 £ per year.
Location: Bournemouth or Reading.
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. 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, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
About the role
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Bournemouth or Reading offices. Bournemouth: we have maintained an office on the south coast for more than 45 years, building significant building services expertise and creating long-term relationships both locally and further afield. Reading: This is a thriving town that is seeing exponential growth across many sectors. We are supporting transformational and sustainable change with major projects, such as Station Hill and many others.
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 the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across a number of 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.
- Attend project meetings and disseminate/translate the brief within the project team.
- Work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered.
- Mentor and support our ‘next gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates.
About you
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
- 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.
How to apply
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@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.
Adjustments and accommodations
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 (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.
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Wanted: Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer - (1895) in Bournemouth employer: Hoare Lea
Hoare Lea is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible and hybrid working environment tailored to support a healthy work-life balance. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in the built environment, employees benefit from comprehensive medical cover, stock options, and a collaborative culture that fosters leadership and technical excellence. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering impactful engineering solutions while advancing your career in a supportive setting.
