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2027 Graduate Mechanical Engineer\n\n

Reading\n\n

About Us\n\n

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?\n\n

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. \n\n

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. \n\n

The Role \n\n

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.

Bispebjerg Hospital in Denmark, Canolfan Pentre Awel in Carmarthen, One Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, Multi-Megawatt Data Centre Campus , the vast £1 billion Elephant and Castle redevelopment in London, are examples of some of the amazing projects where we have led the design with other Hoare Lea disciplines.

As a Graduate Mechanical 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 – our exciting projects In a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels, retail to residential Producing detailed designs and drawings for work including but not limited to ; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Control Systems Above and below ground drainage systems and hot and cold-water services to standard, budget and deadline. Using the latest computer modelling software CAD and Revit Undertaking site surveys Researching ground-breaking technologies Continuous CPD and learning opportunities \n

Working on live projects from day one – our exciting projects

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

Producing detailed designs and drawings for work including but not limited to ;

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Control Systems Above and below ground drainage systems and hot and cold-water services to standard, budget and deadline.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Control Systems

Above and below ground drainage systems and hot and cold-water services to standard, budget and deadline.

Using the latest computer modelling software CAD and Revit

Undertaking site surveys

Researching ground-breaking technologies

Continuous CPD and learning opportunities \n

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

About You\n\n

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 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 \n\n

An expected or achieved 2.1 or above IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in 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 \n\n

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

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 \n\n

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 \n\n

Our Benefits\n\n

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.

How To Apply\n\n

To apply simply complete a CV profile, answer a couple questions, and submit your application. For hints and tips in applying click here .

Please only apply for one location for your discipline, if you are flexible with location, great! – you will have the chance to select your other location preferences, and this will be confirmed again with you at telephone interview.

If you apply for multiple locations, you will only be considered for the location you have applied for.

Please note:

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this graduate role. Only candidates already authorised to work in the UK – e.g. British/Irish citizens, EU Settled/Pre-Settled, ILR holders – will be considered.

Recruitment Process\n\n

Our Projects Are Human-centric, And So Is Our Recruitment Process. Once You’ve Applied, You’ll Speak To a Person Every Step Of The Way. Here’s Our Planned Timeline

Applications close – 6 th November 2026 Telephone Interviews – November/December 2026 Selection Event – January/February 2027 Start Date – September 2027 \n\n

Applications close – 6 th November 2026

Telephone Interviews – November/December 2026

Selection Event – January/February 2027

Start Date – September 2027 \n\n

Adjustments and accommodations\n\n

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\n\n

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.

Data privacy\n\n

We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more.

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