Key Takeaways
- Graduate Electrical Engineer role in Plymouth or Exeter.
- Applications close on 6th November 2026.
- Competitive salary and industry-leading training with a structured career path.
- Requires a 2.1 or above in an Electrical Engineering degree.
- Start date in September 2027.
About the Role
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.
Why Join Us?
- Collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.
- Be part of progressive and exciting projects from day one, experiencing innovative schemes across all sectors.
- Advance your career through our structured Career Paths framework.
- Receive accredited training and development with a dedicated mentor and supervisor, supporting you to Chartership.
The Role
As part of one of the UK’s largest building engineering consultancies, you will collaborate with skilled engineers and work on high-profile projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Examples of projects include Bispebjerg Hospital in Denmark, Canolfan Pentre Awel in Carmarthen, One Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, a Multi-Megawatt Data Centre Campus, and the £1 billion Elephant and Castle redevelopment in London.
Your day-to-day tasks will vary, exposing you to all aspects of our work:
- Working on live projects from day one.
- Contributing to projects in various sectors including healthcare, hotels, retail, and residential.
- Producing detailed designs and drawings for electrical circuits, wiring, and lighting.
- Using computer modelling software such as Revit, Dialux, Relux, and Electrical OM.
- Undertaking site surveys.
- Researching ground-breaking technologies.
- Engaging in continuous CPD and learning opportunities.
Communication will involve liaising with project teams, meeting clients or end users, and attending collaborative meetings.
About You
- An expected or achieved 2.1 or above in an IET or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
- A friendly, ambitious, and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach.
Advantageous, but not necessary:
- A Masters or other relevant post graduate qualification.
- Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry.
- An understanding of CAD or similar modelling software.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary and industry-leading training and development.
- Opportunity to participate in a 9-day fortnight scheme.
- Thriving community groups, varied social and networking events.
- Extensive professional and technical development schemes.
- Private medical cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Stock options.
- 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service).
- Flexible and hybrid working.
How to Apply
Complete a CV profile, answer a couple of questions, and submit your application. Please only apply for one location for your discipline. If you are flexible with location, you will have the chance to select other preferences at the telephone interview stage. Applying for multiple locations will result in only the initially applied location being considered.
Recruitment Process
- Applications close – 6th November 2026
- Telephone Interviews – November/December 2026
- Selection Event – January/February 2027
- Start Date – September 2027