You will have the opportunity to work on some of the largest and highest profile projects in the industry. Our Initial Professional Development scheme is highly regarded and is accredited by the IET, CIBSE and IMechE, making it one of the best development opportunities in the industry to help you achieve Chartered status. With so much expertise under one roof and with experience of working on so many industry leading projects, we believe that our way of working is unrivalled.
To apply for our vacancies for aspirant Chartered Engineers (CEng) , you will need to have (or be awaiting award for) an MEng or BEng degree from an appropriate IET, IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree, at second class honours or above, or similar.
To apply for our vacancies for aspirant Incorporated Engineers (IEng), you will need to have (or be awaiting award for) a BEng or BSc from an appropriate accredited degree, at second class honours or above, or similar.
You can work in the UK without a permit if you’re an EU citizen, you’re married to - or in a civil partnership with - an EU citizen, or at least one of your parents was born in Britain. Alternatively, you’ll need to be a Commonwealth citizen with one or more of your grandparents being British. We’ll need to see relevant supporting documentation before you join.
Please note, Hoare Lea is legally obliged to take steps to recruit similarly qualified graduates from the EU before we look elsewhere.
What qualifications do I need to have to apply for a summer placement position?
To apply, you will need to be studying towards a BEng or MEng from an appropriate IET, IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree, or similar. Specialist knowledge would be ideal in relation to specialist roles, although, we are happy to take individuals who've studied an engineering related degree, with a keen interest in a particular specialism.
What qualifications do I need to have to apply for a specialist group graduate position?
To apply, you’ll need to have, or be working towards a degree in an appropriate subject. Specialist knowledge would be ideal in relation to specialist roles, although, we are happy to take individuals who’ve studied an engineering related degree, with a keen interest in a particular specialism.
What would I be doing as a new graduate at Hoare Lea?
As a graduate trainee you would be a member of a project design team from the outset, and be an active, fee-earning member of the office. We work with leading architectural practices on many of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects and you will be a valued member of the teams involved in delivering on these projects.
A combination of formal training, mentoring, supervision and commercial experience will help you gain the skills you need as your career develops and you take on more responsibility.
Traditionally, each year we have graduate and placement vacancies across most of our offices.
What does an undergraduate placement involve?
As a placement, you would be working within a design team gaining a valuable insight into engineering systems design, improving your understanding of practical applications of engineering theory and gaining an introduction to the fast-moving world of construction and consultancy. By the end of your placement you should be able to make a more informed decision about your career path.
A summer placement with Hoare Lea typically lasts between eight to twelve weeks and often leads to a permanent position.
Will I have opportunities to work abroad?
We regularly work on a variety of international projects. As your career progresses there may also be future opportunities for international secondments as part of our growing international presence.
What is the format of a graduate or placement interview?
The main aim of the interview is to find out as much as possible about the type of person you are, how well you understand the position and the firm, and your technical capability. At this stage, we’ll also want to see that you have a range of transferable skills and are able to describe situations where you have used them.
Typically you’ll be asked about project work you have completed as part of your degree, so it may be useful to bring along a suitable report or dissertation to help you discuss this area. We’re also likely to explore subjects from your degree that are particularly interesting or are relevant to the role.
It’s important to remember that there’s no typical ‘good candidate’. We are looking for people with different skills and strengths, so if you’re lucky enough to be invited to attend an interview, don’t be afraid. It’s a chance to show who you are and what you can do!
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