Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer

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.

Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer – Bristol. We have a brand-new opportunity for a Senior or Principal Engineer to join our Mechanical team based in our Bristol office. It is an exciting time to join our Bristol team, which has a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout Bristol, the Southwest and further afield. You will work alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants within a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team that values a supportive, flexible, and high-performing culture.

Bristol is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and ambitions to become a carbon-neutral city in the next 10 years. Our Bristol office is the second-largest, home to more than 100 MEP engineers and a growing range of specialist disciplines.

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• Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and create future opportunities.
  
• Promote the full range of services offered by Hoare Lea and contribute to bid preparation.
  
• Define and agree briefs with Clients, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
  
• Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines, acting as the main Client point of contact throughout a project.
  
• Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and contribute to staff development.
  
• Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups and effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
  
• Monitor project expenditure and report cost and resource requirements to the management team.
  
• Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy, and manage and mitigate risks to the business.
  

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• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
  
• Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
  
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.
  
• Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
  
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
  
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.
  
• Consultancy experience.
  
• Previous consultancy experience, with appreciation for complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings.
  

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact . If shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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