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Hoare Lea

Associate Director or Director - MEP

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Hoare Lea
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in building services from design to delivery.
Lead MEP projects, manage teams, client relationships, and business development.
6d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Consulting
Project Management
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Acoustics
Advisory & Advocacy
Air Quality
Applied Research & Innovation
Audiovisual
Building Intelligence
Digital Engineering
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
project coordination
team leadership
client relations
cost reporting
bid preparation
scheme delivery
  • Competently represent all disciplines of Hoare Lea at project meetings.
  • Help run and develop a growing office whilst maintaining the culture.
  • Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and attend interviews.
  • Positively lead a team and proactively support and motivate team members.
  • Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and to create future opportunities.
  • Effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
  • Report cost and resource requirements to the management team regularly.
  • Contribute to bid preparation.
  • Develop effective client and fellow professional relationships for future business growth.
  • Take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
  • Monitor project expenditure and report to senior management.
  • Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project.
What you bring
chartered
conflict resolution
organisational
it literacy
english
electrical engineering
  • Qualified and recognised in industry with Chartered status.
  • Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non-adversarial manner.
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines.
  • IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages.
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills.
  • Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering and good understanding of other disciplines.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
  • introductory call (about 30 minutes) with recruitment team
  • panel interview via microsoft teams or in person at office
Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1862
Year Established
The company was established in 1862 by Henry Lea, marking the beginning of its pioneering work in mechanical and electrical engineering.
£121 million
Annual Revenues
The firm generates over £121 million annually, reflecting its strong financial performance and market presence.
2021
Joining Tetra Tech
The company became part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group in 2021, expanding its global reach.
Cabot Circus 2001
Iconic Project Year
The firm delivered the iconic Cabot Circus project in Bristol, marking a significant milestone in its history.
  • The firm pioneered mechanical and electrical engineering and introduced one of the first electrical lighting systems in public buildings.
  • In 1939, it merged with Edwin S. Hoare & Partners, becoming the modern form of the business and evolving into the UK’s largest MEP consultancy.
  • Over its long history, the firm has delivered iconic projects like One New Change in London and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
  • Specialist services span acoustics, fire engineering, lighting design, public health, utilities, and sustainable building systems.
  • The firm's project portfolio ranges from historic conversions and civic buildings to cutting-edge research centres and transport hubs.
  • Unusually for its sector, the original founder’s vision still resonates: early adoption of air-conditioning and electrical lighting set a tone of innovation that endures today.
Culture + Values
  • Great people in engineering and specialists.
  • Relaxed working environment
  • Good culture and values
  • The work life balance is good
  • Great team and morale
  • Structured career paths enabling talent growth and career progression
  • Encouragement of collaboration, creativity, innovation and technical excellence
  • Empowerment through autonomy, ownership and professional development support
Environment + Sustainability
12 offices
Office Emissions Baseline
A baseline for operational emissions was established across 12 offices during the 2021-2022 period.
147 kWh/m²/year
Energy Intensity
The average energy intensity of offices in the 2022-2023 period, measured in kilowatt-hours per square meter per year.
300 tCOâ‚‚e
Building-Related Emissions
Total building-related emissions in the 2022-2023 period, measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
  • Signatory to the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Buildings Commitment
  • Target to achieve net zero carbon in all offices by 2030
  • Remaining emissions offset via approved international carbon standard and UK community project investment
  • All office energy purchased from renewable sources or offset to operate at net zero
  • Offset fleet vehicle emissions beyond core requirement
  • Annual third‑party verified carbon reporting with public disclosure
  • Member of UN Race to Zero and committed to science‑based targets for business travel and supply chain
  • Activities include reducing energy demand, decarbonising energy sources, phasing out natural gas and improving renewable supply
Inclusion & Diversity
3.9/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion
Anonymous employee reviews have rated the company's diversity and inclusion efforts at 3.9 out of 5, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusion.
  • Initiatives include positive action to welcome women, global ethnic majority, neurodiverse and disabled candidates.
  • Employees report 'diverse projects, great people… recognition of diversity change, and proactively working to address this.'
  • Equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments policies in recruitment and career development.
  • Structured Career Paths framework supports progression irrespective of background.
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