Graduate Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (Operational Assets) - Bristol

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 and 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 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.

Key areas of work in Operational Assets include:

• Decarbonisation, performance improvements and energy reduction: Focus on projects that reduce energy consumption of existing buildings, improve performance for occupants, and achieve client decarbonisation/net zero targets. This involves applying a pragmatic approach and using emerging technologies, from strategic roadmaps to implementation.
• Design: Specialising in challenging existing buildings across all RIBA stages. This involves creative and innovative design solutions to enhance and transform existing buildings, ensuring the building services meet current needs and standards. You will be involved in conceptualising and implementing design strategies, working closely with clients and project teams to deliver high-quality and sustainable designs.
• Property consultancy: Providing a suite of consultancy services to the property market to assist with property management, operation, and transaction processes.

As a Graduate Engineer in Operations Assets, your day-to-day tasks will vary, exposing you to all aspects of our work:

• Working on live projects from day one.
• Engaging with a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels, retail to residential.
• Producing detailed designs and drawings for refurbishments and fit-outs.
• Tailoring a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations and reports.
• Using the latest computer modelling software CAD and Revit.
• Undertaking site surveys.
• Conducting post-occupancy engineering services activities.
• Researching ground-breaking technologies.
• Working alongside Mechanical/Electrical teams and specialists such as Acoustics, Lighting, Sustainability, Utility Infrastructure or Fire Engineering teams.
• 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 in an IET, IMechE, or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, 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.

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 to support you throughout your career.
• 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

Simply complete a CV profile, answer a couple of questions, and submit your application. For hints and tips in applying click here .

Important: 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, and this will be confirmed again with you at telephone interview. If you apply for multiple locations, you will only be considered for the location you have applied for.

Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this graduate role. Only candidates already authorised to work in the UK – e.g. British/Irish citizens, EU Settled/Pre-Settled, ILR holders – will be considered.

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 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.