Associate Mechanical Engineer

Bournemouth - Bournemouth, BH22 9UN
GB (Primary)
Reading - Reading, GB-RDG RG1 1LX
GB

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Job Type

Full Time

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Associate Mechanical Engineer

Reading or Bournemouth

Important: the job title “Associate” at Hoare Lea refers to a senior-level position (not an entry-level role); please check the role description for responsibilities and seniority.

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.

• 9-day fortnight scheme
• thriving community groups
• varied social and networking events
• extensive professional and technical development schemes
• private medical cover
• an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• stock options
• 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service)
• flexible and hybrid working

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

We have an opportunity for an Associate Mechanical Engineer
to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment.

You will join our Mechanical team based in either our Bournemouth or Reading
office.

With more than 45 years’ presence on the south coast —beginning in Bournemouth,we’ve developed deep commercial-sector expertise and long-standing relationships locally and beyond.

Reading is a thriving town experiencing rapid growth across many sectors, and our teams are delivering transformational, sustainable projects—including Station Hill and other major schemes that are shaping the region.

We’re actively connecting with likeminded businesses and professionals in the area; if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch or join us for a coffee and a conversation.

We are a recognised leader in the built environment
, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial
, and complex engineering sectors
.

Our work spans cutting edge healthcare and research facilities, high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure
and
state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments
projects that push boundaries and deliver real-world impact.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors
, both
locally and internationally
.

Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture.

We are seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead client relationships and deliver technically…