2025 Graduate Performance Engineer
Manchester
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 to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.
We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. 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, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.
About The Role
Why Work For Us?
- You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.
- You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
- You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.
In addition, we will provide you with structured support to achieve Professional Registration status such as Incorporated or Chartered Engineer if you so wish.
About The Role
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Graduate Performance Engineer to join our team in our Manchester office.
The performance of a building is the true measure of its success; how it lives and breathes in reality rather than ‘on paper’. But what does successful performance mean? While the construction industry is traditionally focused on energy, we understand that this may not always be the driving force and success can also be measured in terms of reduced carbon emissions, occupant comfort & wellbeing and reduced maintenance issues amongst others. Good performance will mean different things to different people; whatever the metric is, we recognise the importance of quantifying it and improving it.
One of the most important measures of the Performance of a building is its impact on the surrounding environment. The Paris Agreement has introduced a focus on reducing carbon impacts by 2050. Given that 80% of UK buildings that will existing in 2050 have already been built, the Performance Group measures and improves the energy performance of an existing building, in a bid to achieve net zero carbon.
As a graduate engineer your day-to-day tasks will vary, typically you can expect to be:
- Helping optimise Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Control Systems
- Undertaking site visits and client meetings
- Analysing data, producing reports, detailed designs and drawings
- Assisting in undertaking studies for clients to inform strategic decisions and future development considerations.
- Keeping up to date on government regulatory guidance on carbon emissions reporting for existing buildings
- Working on live projects from day one, in a variety of sectors from education and custodial to workplaces and residential, using data visualisation tools
- Researching ground-breaking technologies
- Carrying out continuous CPD and learning opportunities
Communication will span all of these, as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings.
You will receive a dedicated mentor and supervisor and you will receive the best training to support you through your development with us.
About You
- An expected or achieved 2.1 or above in engineering, science or a mathematics degree
- Someone who is numerate and can analyse data
- Accurate report writing is also essential
- Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry is an advantage
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- A friendly, ambitious and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach
- Passion for people, technology and buildings
- Someone with innovative ideas
How To Apply
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We are unlikely to progress applications where sponsorship is required to obtain a Tier 2 (general) visa as we expect to be able to fill all our roles with candidates who have the right to work in place.
Adjustments and accommodations
If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Flexible working
We are committed to enabling a healthy work-life balance for all employees. So, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their particular needs and lifestyle, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.
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