Key Takeaways
- Work on exciting public health engineering projects from day one.
- Collaborate with industry specialists and work on innovative schemes.
- Receive accredited training and development with a dedicated mentor, supporting you to Chartership.
- Applications close on 6th November 2026, with a September 2027 start date.
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.
- Benefit from 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 engineers, have access to technical support, and work on large, 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.
Day-to-Day Tasks
Your day-to-day tasks will vary, exposing you to all aspects of our work:
- Work on live projects from day one.
- Engage with projects in various sectors, including healthcare, hotels, retail, and residential.
- Produce detailed designs and drawings for above and below ground drainage systems and hot and cold-water services to standard, budget, and deadline.
- Tailor a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations, and reports.
- Use the latest computer modelling software, CAD and Revit.
- Undertake site surveys.
- Research ground-breaking technologies.
- Work alongside Mechanical/Electrical teams and specialists such as Acoustics, Lighting, Sustainability, Utility Infrastructure, or Fire Engineering teams.
- Engage in continuous CPD and learning opportunities.
Communication will span all of these, involving liaising with project teams, meeting clients or end users, and attending 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 Building Services, 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.
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 of 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 other preferences, which will be confirmed at telephone interview. Applying for multiple locations will mean you are only 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 you require any adjustments or accommodations for any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Flexible Working
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.