Electrical Engineer / Senior Engineer

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. 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. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. We have an opportunity 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.

Today we focus on delivering high-quality consultancy that addresses the issues our clients care about most. We’re looking for people who want to help shape the future, enjoy tackling complex challenges, and want their work to make a tangible difference to the communities where they live. 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 be helping to develop junior staff and foster relationships that support future business growth. 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 our specialist groups) and third‑party consultants.

Review and comment on technical information provided by contractors and sub‑contractors; Attend and report at design team meetings, client meetings and project meetings. Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation. 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. 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.

Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering; Strong technical competence in LV distribution, lighting, earthing/protection and emergency/standby systems; 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; Supportive team player who mentors junior staff and pursues continuous professional development (Senior expected to supervise; Engineer to support). From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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