Senior Mechanical Engineer
Role Overview
Opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver high-quality, sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across multiple built-environment projects.
You will join the Mechanical team based in the Manchester office.
Projects span residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, complex engineering, healthcare and research facilities, data centres, critical infrastructure and manufacturing/technology environments.
You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors.
You will typically take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement and help develop junior staff.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Hoare Lea
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy offering sustainable solutions for the built environment across the UK and further afield.
Services include acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability.
Benefits include a 9-day fortnight scheme, community groups, professional development, private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, stock options and 25 days annual leave increasing with service, alongside flexible and hybrid working.
Role Overview
Opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver high-quality, sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across multiple built-environment projects.
You will join the Mechanical team based in the Manchester office.
Projects span residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, complex engineering, healthcare and research facilities, data centres, critical infrastructure and manufacturing/technology environments.
You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors.
You will typically take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement and help develop junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Take briefs and deliver mechanical design work from inception through to completion.
- Produce mechanical calculations, drawings and technical documentation that comply with regulations, design guides and client standards.
- Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy across deliverables.
- Coordinate mechanical design with other disciplines (MEP and specialist groups) and third-party consultants.
- Review and comment on technical information from contractors and sub-contractors; check site installations against design intent.
- Attend and report at design team, client and project meetings.
- Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation.
- Manage own workload to meet programme deliverables and report progress to line manager.
- Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues.
- Develop briefs and take responsibility for delivering a small project or the mechanical 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.
About You
- Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering; industry membership preferred.
- Working towards or holding IEng/CEng.
- Strong technical competence in HVAC systems; able to produce calculations and drawings.
- Proficient with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD) and MS Office.
- Able to work independently: lead discipline/small projects and larger schemes.
- 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.
How To Apply
- Complete a CV profile and submit your application.
- Shortlisted candidates will have an introductory call followed by a panel interview via Microsoft Teams or in person.
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