Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer

Hoare Lea LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds seeks an Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer focused on transforming healthcare facilities. You will lead major projects, ensuring technical delivery and stakeholder management. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. The role offers extensive benefits, including a 9-day fortnight scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Delivering on a variety of complex projects within the Healthcare sector.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, complex projects and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Attend project meetings and communicate within the project team.
• Engage with junior staff to develop their skills.

Skills

Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer

Understanding of mechanical services including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

Excellent communication skills

Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment

Self-awareness and open-mindedness

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Building Services

Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare, Leeds

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. Our teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life while ensuring that design and operations meet community needs.

We are committed to an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. Benefits include a 9-day fortnight scheme, diverse professional and technical development schemes, private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand-new opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in our Leeds office with a focus on healthcare buildings. You will be based in Leeds but work across a wider geography, contributing to healthcare projects from local centres to large-scale medical campuses. We balance people-centred design with clinical standards to create wellbeing-focused environments that support patient recovery.

Our experience spans every type of healthcare project, with a priority on safe, secure and healing environments that assist healthcare professionals in their work.

As an Associate or Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer, you will lead large-scale, complex projects, manage stakeholders’ expectations, monitor and report metrics, motivate others, and optimise resource use.

In this role you can expect to:

• Be in a client-facing role, attending project meetings and disseminating the brief within the project team. You will need to be personable and a good communicator.
• Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.
• Take responsibility for solid technical delivery in your work, either alone or as part of a team.
• Engage with junior support staff, advising to develop their skills and maximise team performance.
• Collaborate with the Firm-wide Group to gain experience and share knowledge.
• Be financially astute and help monitor fee expenditure, resources and deliverables.
• Explore new ways of working, innovation and research to stay ahead of competitors.
• Maintain a high reputation within the industry and ensure adherence to quality management and risk control procedures.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer or similar role, with a track record delivering complex Healthcare projects.
• Understanding of mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with excellent communication skills with internal and external clients, and a team-based approach.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Self-awareness, openness, and a collaborative mindset.
• Conversant with relevant British Standards.
• Previous consultancy experience and an appreciation of related specialisms (acoustics, fire engineering, computer modelling) and their impact on design.

How to apply

To apply, complete a CV profile and submit your application, or contact [e-mail] for more information. If shortlisted, a recruitment team member will arrange an introductory call, followed by a panel interview (via Microsoft Teams or in person).

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Additional information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Project Management, and Engineering
• Industries: Construction and Engineering Services