Overview
Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer. Plymouth or Exeter.
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. Our teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life and ensure that designs are outstanding while operations meet the needs of the communities they serve.
We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. Joining Hoare Lea offers opportunities to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, engage with community groups, social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
About The Role
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Plymouth or Exeter offices. We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects across the Southwest and beyond. You will join a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who value a supportive, flexible, and high-performing culture.
We have maintained an office in Plymouth since 1951, developing a strong regional reputation for award-winning projects. Our Exeter office opened in January 2022 at Broadwalk House in Southernhay West, bringing a global network of excellence to the city through our 1,000+ engineers, commissioning agents, and energy analysts.
As a Senior or Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants delivering design solutions of the highest standard for our clients, while securing repeat and new business opportunities. A key aspect of this role is to support and develop a team of technically competent, collaborative, and highly engaged team members.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across several building sectors.
- Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.
- Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery. This is a client-facing role, so you will be attending project meetings and disseminating/translating the brief within the project team.
- Work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered.
- Mentor and support our next-gen professionals, including apprentices and graduates.
About You
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
- Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
- Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
- Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors/architects in a design-oriented/consultant role.
- Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
- Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, complete a CV/profile and submit your application. For further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, a recruitment team member will contact you to arrange an introductory call before a panel interview (via Microsoft Teams or in person).
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Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer. Plymouth or Exeter.
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. Our teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life and ensure that designs are outstanding while operations meet the needs of the communities they serve.
We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. Joining Hoare Lea offers opportunities to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, engage with community groups, social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
About The Role
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Plymouth or Exeter offices. We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects across the Southwest and beyond. You will join a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who value a supportive, flexible, and high-performing culture.
We have maintained an office in Plymouth since 1951, developing a strong regional reputation for award-winning projects. Our Exeter office opened in January 2022 at Broadwalk House in Southernhay West, bringing a global network of excellence to the city through our 1,000+ engineers, commissioning agents, and energy analysts.
As a Senior or Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants delivering design solutions of the highest standard for our clients, while securing repeat and new business opportunities. A key aspect of this role is to support and develop a team of technically competent, collaborative, and highly engaged team members.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across several building sectors.
- Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.
- Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery. This is a client-facing role, so you will be attending project meetings and disseminating/translating the brief within the project team.
- Work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered.
- Mentor and support our next-gen professionals, including apprentices and graduates.
About You
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
- Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
- Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
- Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors/architects in a design-oriented/consultant role.
- Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
- Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, complete a CV/profile and submit your application. For further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, a recruitment team member will contact you to arrange an introductory call before a panel interview (via Microsoft Teams or in person).
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