Hoare Lea
Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer - Bristol or Cardiff
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Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer - Bristol or Cardiff
Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer
Location: Bristol or Cardiff
About Us
Hoare Lea is a human-centred and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We deliver intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges across the built environment throughout the UK and beyond.
Our services span acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security, and sustainability, among others. With a team of highly skilled engineers, we blend technical expertise and problem-solving to create exceptional buildings that meet the needs of the communities they serve.
We prioritise a culture where everyone can thrive, offering opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits include:
- 9-day fortnight scheme
- Thriving community groups and social events
- Extensive professional development programmes
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Private medical cover
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Stock options
Our mission is to empower everyone to realise their potential while enjoying their work.
About the Role
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across diverse built environment projects.
Key Location & Context
You will join our Electrical team based in either our Bristol or Cardiff office.
- Bristol: Our second-largest office, where our team of 100+ MEP engineers has contributed to landmark projects in a vibrant, forward-thinking city aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.
- Cardiff: A dynamic creative capital with bold growth and sustainability ambitions, ideal for joining our evolving Cardiff office.
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As a trusted leader in the built environment sector, we shape high-impact projects—- healthcare, data centres, critical infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing/technology environments—ensuring transformative, sustainable solutions.
Working collaboratively with diverse engineering disciplines, you will lead project deliverables, manage internal teams, and liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve compliant, robust, and commercially aware outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
For All Roles:
- Take electrical design briefs from inception to completion.
- Produce design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation compliant with regulations, client standards, and design guides.
- Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency across deliverables.
- Coordinate electrical design with MEP disciplines and consultants.
- Review contractor submissions, check site installations, and witness testing/commissioning.
- Attend design, client, and project meetings, reporting progress.
- Assist with handover documentation and project site visits.
- Manage workload to meet programme deadlines and update line managers.
- Support the professional development of junior team members.
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Engineer:
- Develop project briefs and take full lead responsibility for electrical design on complex schemes.
- Exercise autonomy, make technical and commercial decisions within budget constraints.
- Delegate, mentor, and manage project teams to improve team performance.
- Actively engage in scope, risk, and cost control, ensuring project objectives are met.
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About You
Essential Requirements
- Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering
- Industry membership (IEng/CEng preferred)
- Strong technical expertise in:
- LV distribution
- Lighting
- Earthing/protection
- Emergency/standby systems
- Ability to produce calculations and drawings
- Proficiency in:
- Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical
- Microsoft Office
- Experience working independently to deliver design elements or lead projects (depending on seniority).
- Excellent communication, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Site experience (checking, witnessing testing/commissioning, reviewing contractor submissions).
- Commercially aware with a commitment to programme adherence and quality.
- Strong team player who mentors colleagues (Senior role) and fosters professional development (Engineer role).
How to Apply
Submit your CV for consideration. For further details, contact: aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com
Our process includes:
- An introductory call with our recruitment team (30 minutes).
- A panel interview (in person at the office or via Microsoft Teams).
Feedback is provided at each stage. If adjustments are required to help you participate effectively, please inform us.
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Note: We do not accept unsolicited agency submissions unless from our Preferred Supplier List.
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