Register Your Interest - 2027 Summer/Year-Long Placements

Register Your Interest – 2027 Summer/Year-Long Placements
Nationwide

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.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

Why Join Us?

• You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.
• You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects from day one, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
• You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.
• You’ll be encouraged through our accredited training and development scheme with a dedicated mentor and supervisor, supporting you to Chartership, if you wish.

The Role

Being part of one of the UK’s largest building engineering consultancies, we benefit from collaborating with some of the best engineers in the business, with access to state-of-the-art technical support, and have the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most high-profile projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Bispebjerg Hospital in Denmark, Canolfan Pentre Awel in Carmarthen, One Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, Multi-Megawatt Data Centre Campus, the 150,000sqf Phase1A Oxford North in Oxford, are examples of some of the amazing projects where we have led the design with other Hoare Lea disciplines.

If you are looking to develop your skills and experience in the industry whilst on your summer break or you have a sandwich year, then apply for a placement opportunity with us! Working on live projects, you’ll have a chance to make a real impact.

You’ll work within a design team gaining valuable insight into engineering systems design, improving your practical application of engineering theory, and gaining an introduction to the fast-moving world of construction and consultancy. By the end of your placement, you should be able to make a more informed decision about your career path.

Our summer placements typically last between 6-12 weeks and can provide an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position with us once you graduate!

During your placement, your day-to-day tasks will vary, as we’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you. You could be;

• Working on live projects from day one – our exciting projects
• In a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels, retail to residential
• Working as part of a project team to collaborate in developing designs on large-scale projects
• Contributing to a culture of creativity and innovation, influencing improvements in acoustic quality
• Researching ground-breaking technologies
• Continuous CPD and learning opportunities

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll be…

• Currently studying towards an accredited / relevant degree to your placement interest
• Ideally in your penultimate year of study
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills
• Looking forward to working collaboratively in a team environment as well as working independently
• Genuinely interest in developing a career within the sector, with fresh ideas, enthusiasm, confidence, and an entrepreneurial, creative spirit.
• A friendly, ambitious and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach

Our Benefits
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career. 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 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

How to Register Your Interest

To register simply complete a CV profile. You will not hear from us until we get in touch to let you know the placement adverts go live, which is expected to be March 2027, and you will then need to apply for the appropriate placement.

Recruitment Process

Our projects are human-centric, and so is our recruitment process. Once you’ve applied, you’ll speak to a person every step of the way. Here’s our planned timeline:

• Applications go live – March 2027
• Interviews – May 2027
• Start Date – Summer 2027 – June/July. Year-Long – August/September.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence, or anything else) please let us know.

Flexible working

We are committed to enabling a healthy work-life balance for all employees. So, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their particular needs and lifestyle, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.

Data privacy

We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more.