Graduate Public Health Engineer

Hoare Lea Graduate Public Health Engineer role focused on designing drainage, hot and cold-water systems, technical calculations and building services solutions using CAD and Revit.

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.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. 

Why Join 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 from day one, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors. 

• You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.

• You’ll be encouraged through our accredited training and development scheme with a dedicated mentor and supervisor, supporting you to Chartership, if you wish.

The Role

Being part of one of the UK’s largest building engineering consultancies, we benefit from collaborating with some of the best engineers in the business, with access to state-of-the-art technical support, and have the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most high-profile projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

As a Graduate Public Health Engineer, your day-to-day tasks will vary, as 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

• In a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels, retail to residential

• Producing detailed designs and drawings for above and below ground drainage systems and hot and cold-water services to standard, budget and deadline

• Tailoring a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations and reports

• Using the latest computer modelling software CAD and Revit

• Undertaking site surveys

• Researching ground-breaking technologies

• Work alongside our Mechanical/Electrical teams and specialist such as Acoustics, Lighting, Sustainability, Utility Infrastructure or Fire Engineering teams

• Continuous CPD and learning opportunities

Communicating will span all of these, as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings.

About you

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

• An expected or achieved 2.1 or above IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

• 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 approach

It would be an advantage, but not necessary, if you also had…

• A Masters or other relevant post graduate qualification

• Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry

• An understanding of CAD or similar modelling software

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.  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 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.