Associate Electrical Engineer

Associate Electrical Engineer

Glasgow

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

We have a brand-new opportunity for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Glasgow office.

It's an exciting time to join our Glasgow office. It was established in 2016 to provide a local presence on our projects. Now, it houses an abundance of key sector expertise and knowledge that supports projects across the UK.

We are supporting transformational and sustainable change with major projects and are eager to speak with candidates who have experience in the building services sector.

We are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, and small enough to recognise our people as individuals. Driven by our vision, we are committed to positively impacting the relationship between people and the planet. We create high-performing buildings that address the challenges of climate change while also providing spaces that cater to the needs of modern living.

As an Associate, you will be facing clients, developing your leadership skills, responding to our clients’ needs, producing reports, specifications and guidance or overseeing testing and commissioning activities. We work closely as a team to ensure we achieve the best results and deliver a consistent high-quality service for our clients.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Lead electrical services design on large projects and lead overall MEP on small to medium-sized projects within the office.

Act as a technical electrical lead.

Responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals.

Awareness of consultant appointment conditions.

Define and agree brief with the Client.

Competently represents Hoare Lea at project meetings.

Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups.

Host and chair internal project team meetings.

Contribute to the professional development of individual team members.

Actively lead self and identify opportunities and provide support for the career development of others.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non-adversarial manner.
• Qualified and recognised in industry with Chartered status.
• Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering and good understanding of other disciplines.
• IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills to work effectively to timescales and deadlines.

Positively lead a team and proactively support and motivate team members.

Develop effective client and fellow professional relationships for future business growth.

How To Apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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