2025 Project Controls Graduate
Bristol
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.
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 structure support to achieve Chartered Engineering status if you so wish.
The Role
As a Graduate Project Controller, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on a variety of projects. You’ll work alongside Project Leaders, Engineers, and Commercial teams to deliver planning, scheduling, and performance tracking services. We’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you.
You could be;
- Working on live projects from day one – click here to view our exciting projects
- In a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels
- Learning and applying project controls methodologies
- Supporting planning, cost control, and resource management activities
- Assisting with forecasting and performance tracking
- Helping with post-project reviews and lessons learned
- Using tools such as Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and others to build reports and schedules
- Supporting the identification of risks and learning how to manage issues and change control processes
- Attending project meetings, capturing actions, and collaborating with the wider team
- Gaining insight into commercial aspects of project delivery
- Supporting project governance by helping keep documentation clear and organised
- Assisting with internal and client reporting
Communication will be central to your work. You’ll work with project leads, engineers and finance teams to share updates, raise any concerns, and help the team deliver successful projects.
You’ll also receive mentorship and a structured development plan designed to help you grow into a project controls professional.
About You
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented graduate ready to launch a career in project controls. Ideally, you will have:
- An expected or achieved 2.1 or above in a relevant degree.
- Be numerate and comfortable working with data and spreadsheets
- Be confident using Microsoft Excel and open to learning new tools
- An interest in project planning and delivery in the built environment
- Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team and independently
- Any experience (placement or internship) in a related industry is an advantage
How To Apply
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application and for hints and tips in applying click here
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 (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence, or anything else) 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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