Key Takeaways
- Undertake a summer or year-long placement in engineering consultancy.
- Gain experience on live projects in sectors including healthcare, hotels, retail, and residential.
- Register your interest now, with applications going live in March 2027 for a Summer 2027 start.
- Competitive salary and industry-leading training provided.
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 industry-leading built-environment specialists.
- Work on progressive and exciting projects from day one.
- Advance your career with a 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 engineers, access technical support, and work on high-profile projects within a multi-disciplinary team. Examples of projects include Bispebjerg Hospital in Denmark, Canolfan Pentre Awel in Carmarthen, One Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, and a Multi-Megawatt Data Centre Campus.
This placement is for individuals looking to develop their skills and experience during a summer break or sandwich year. You will work on live projects, gaining insight into engineering systems design, improving your practical application of engineering theory, and getting an introduction to the construction and consultancy world.
Summer placements typically last between 6-12 weeks and may offer an opportunity to secure a permanent position upon graduation.
Day-to-day tasks will vary and may include:
- Working on live projects from day one.
- Contributing to projects in sectors such as healthcare, hotels, retail, and residential.
- Collaborating within a project team to develop designs on large-scale projects.
- Contributing to a culture of creativity and innovation, influencing improvements in acoustic quality.
- Researching ground-breaking technologies.
About You
- Currently studying towards an accredited / relevant degree.
- Ideally in your penultimate year of study.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Genuine interest in developing a career within the sector, with fresh ideas, enthusiasm, confidence, and an entrepreneurial, creative spirit.
- Friendly, ambitious, and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 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 Register Your Interest
Complete a CV profile. You will be contacted when placement adverts go live in March 2027, at which point you will need to apply for the appropriate placement.
Recruitment Process
- Applications go live – March 2027
- Interviews – May 2027
- Start Date – Summer 2027 (June/July) or Year-Long (August/September).
Adjustments and Accommodations
Please inform us if you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process.
Flexible Working
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.