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, to name but a few. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that the design is outstanding and that operations meet the needs of the communities they serve.
We are committed to an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a 9‑day fortnight scheme, thrive in community groups, and attend varied social and networking events. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric‑vehicle salary‑sacrifice scheme, stock options, 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service) and flexible hybrid working.
Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer – Leeds
Hoare Lea is looking for an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our electrical team based in our Leeds office.
We have a well‑established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the North. Our project history in Leeds and commitment to the region are strong. We deliver everything from large commercial developments to highly complex programmes, including healthcare, residential, hotels, custodial and data‑centre/mission‑critical projects. We collaborate with leading clients across the public and private sectors, locally and internationally.
About The Role
Working alongside specialist engineers, you will join a collaborative, knowledgeable and highly engaged team. You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors to ensure holistic, compliant and commercially aware solutions. You will typically lead defined elements and smaller projects (Engineer) or take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement (Senior Engineer). You will help develop junior staff and foster relationships that support future business growth.
Responsibilities
- Take briefs and deliver electrical design work from inception through to completion.
- Produce electrical calculations, drawings and technical documentation that comply with relevant regulations, design guides and client standards.
- Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy across deliverables.
- Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines (MEP and specialist groups) and third‑party consultants.
- Review and comment on technical information provided by contractors and sub‑contractors; check site installations against the design intent.
- Attend and report at design team meetings, client meetings and project meetings.
- Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation.
- Manage own workload to meet programme deliverables and report progress to your line manager.
- Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues.
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Engineer
- Develop briefs and take responsibility for delivering a small project or the electrical discipline on a significant/complex scheme.
- Exercise considerable autonomy and take ownership for technical decisions and project delivery within cost constraints.
- Delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others; mentor and motivate colleagues across project teams.
- Play an active role in commercial aspects (scope, risk, cost control) and ensure outputs meet project and budgetary requirements.
About You
- Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering; industry membership preferred.
- Working towards or holding IEng/CEng.
- Strong technical competence in LV distribution, lighting, earthing/protection, and emergency/standby systems; able to produce calculations and drawings.
- Proficient with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical) and MS Office.
- Able to work independently: deliver an element of a project (Engineer) or lead discipline/small projects and larger schemes (Senior).
- Effective communicator with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients/contractors.
- Experience of site checking, witnessing testing/commissioning and reviewing contractor submissions.
- Demonstrable commitment to meeting programmes and quality standards; commercially aware.
- Supportive team player who mentors junior staff and pursues continuous professional development (Senior expected to supervise; Engineer to support).
Adjustments and Accommodations
We will support you at any stage of the recruitment process. If adjustments or accommodations are needed, please let us know.
Equal Opportunity
Hoare Lea is an equal opportunity employer.
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