Job Description
Mechanical Engineer.Bristol. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Bristol office, and work as part of the largest independent consulting engineering firm of its kind. Our Bristol office has broad and far-reaching experience covering all sectors. It’s a real hive of activity, home to both MEP engineers and a variety of other specialist groups. You will join a talented, dynamic, and diverse team of designers, engineers, and technical specialists with a unique working culture. Our team is large enough to work on large national and international schemes yet agile enough to allow significant talent growth and career progression. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop and deliver coordinated, collaborative, innovative and technically excellent design solutions that respond to our clients brief and vision. By creating and embracing a unique culture we ensure we remain leaders in our field enjoying what we do, having fun and achieve the best results by delivering a consistent, high-quality service for our clients. Working for a firm with strong social values you will have the opportunity to use your engineering skills to support the role we have in society in meeting the needs of the industry, the environment, the communities in which we live and work, and improving the quality of life for generations to come. For us it is personal. About us Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings. Irrespective of the scale or complexity of a project, we provide a full range of MEP, environmental and sustainability services, bringing buildings to life and ensuring that they perform in operation as well as they look. Hoare Lea has joined Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, a global alliance of MEP firms. 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. The role As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed, and profitability is achieved. You will be working on a varied portfolio of projects both in the UK and Internationally. Projects span a cross-section of sectors including Science and Research Laboratories, Leisure, Residential, Commercial, and high-end mixed-use developments. Produce detailed designs and drawings utilising the latest digital techniques. Use the latest computer modelling software. Undertake site surveys. Communicating will span all of the above as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings. Take responsibility for design coordination with other disciplines and professionals. Manage the discipline of a small project. What we are looking for An expected or achieved 2.1 or above IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar. A master’s or other relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage. Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry is an advantage. An understanding of CAD or similar modelling software is an advantage. Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills. Ability to work in a team environment and independently. A friendly, ambitious and confident individual with a flexible and resilient. Our benefits To reward your hard work and commitment we offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry-leading training and development to support you throughout your career. Core benefits • Private medical scheme• Life Assurance• Income protection• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme• days annual leave, increasing to with length of service• Contributory pension scheme• Employee Assistance Programme• Enhanced Paternity, Maternity & Shared Parental Leave• Season Ticket Loans• Professional membership subscription• Flexitime Flexible benefits • 9-day fortnight – the firm offers all employees the option to work a 9-day fortnight• Hybrid Working – activity-based approach• Employee stock purchase plan – a voluntary program which allows eligible employees to purchase Tetra Tech common stock at a % discount• Holiday buy & sell up to 5 days• Study Assistance • Cycle to work scheme• Employee Referral Scheme• Sabbatical Leave• Other flexible benefits include gym and retail discounts, travel & dental insurance and GAYE (Give as you Earn)• Flexible working - We’re happy to discuss flexible working. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage