Key Takeaways
- Graduate Mechanical Engineer role in Birmingham.
- Work on exciting projects in sectors including healthcare, hotels, retail, and residential.
- Requires a 2.1 or above in an IMechE or CIBSE accredited Mechanical Engineering degree.
- Applications close on 6th November 2026.
- Competitive salary and industry-leading training and development offered.
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 your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.
- Be encouraged through our accredited training and development scheme with a dedicated mentor and supervisor, supporting you to Chartership, if you wish.
The Role
As part of one of the UK’s largest building engineering consultancies, you will collaborate with some of the best engineers in the business, have access to state-of-the-art technical support, and work on some of the largest and most 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, Multi-Megawatt Data Centre Campus, and the £1 billion Elephant and Castle redevelopment in London.
As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, your day-to-day tasks will vary, exposing you to all aspects of our work:
- Working on live projects from day one.
- Working in a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels, retail to residential.
- Producing detailed designs and drawings for:
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Control Systems
- Above and below ground drainage systems and hot and cold-water services to standard, budget and deadline.
- Using the latest computer modelling software CAD and Revit.
- Undertaking site surveys.
- Researching ground-breaking technologies.
- Continuous CPD and learning opportunities.
Communication will span all of these, as you will regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- An expected or achieved 2.1 or above IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical 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.
It would be an advantage, but not necessary, if you also had:
- 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 our 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 questions, and submit your application. Hints and tips are available here.
Please only apply for one location for your discipline. If you are flexible with location, you will have the chance to select your other location preferences, which will be confirmed again at telephone interview. If you apply for multiple locations, you will only be considered for the location you have applied for.
Recruitment Process
- Applications close – 6th November 2026
- Telephone Interviews – November/December 2026
- Selection Event – January/February 2027
- Start Date – September 2027
Adjustments and Accommodations
If there are adjustments or accommodations 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 welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their particular needs and lifestyle, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.