Principal Mechanical Engineer
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join our Mechanical team in Scotland. The role will be based in Glasgow. It's an exciting time to join our teams in Scotland. Our Glasgow office was established in 2016 to provide a local presence on our projects. It now houses an abundance of key sector expertise and knowledge that supports projects across the UK. The recent opening of our Edinburgh office represents our desire to forge even stronger relationships with our clients in Scotland, by providing a local presence for our East Coast-based projects. As a Principal 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. In this key and varied role, you can expect to:
- Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and create future opportunities.
- Promote the full range of services offered by Hoare Lea and contribute to bid preparation.
- Define and agree brief with Client, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
- Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project.
- Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and contribute to staff development.
- Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups and effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
- Monitor project expenditure and report cost and resource requirements to the management team.
- Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy is delivered and manage and mitigate risks to business. Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
- Understanding of all mechanical services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.
- Use of relevant software/tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
- Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
- Conversant with relevant British Standards.
- Consultancy experience.
- Previous consultancy experience, you will appreciate the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering and computer modelling in the design of buildings and be adept at analysing and interpreting their impact on your work. 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.
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