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Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer Plymouth or Exeter About us 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 responsibility 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. 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, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside 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. About the role We have an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in either our Plymouth or Exeter office. We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the Southwest and further afield. We have maintained an office in Plymouth since 1951, developing a strong regional reputation for award-winning projects. Our Exeter office opened in January 2022 at Broadwalk House in prestigious Southernhay West. We have brought a global network of excellence to the city by drawing on the expertise of our 1,000+ talented engineers, commissioning agents, and energy analysts. 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 Electrical Engineer or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to lead client relationships and deliver technically excellent, commercially sound electrical design across building services projects. This vacancy will suit an experienced Associate who manages project delivery and client engagement, or a Senior Associate who leads larger, multi-disciplines schemes, contributes to business development and helps shape a high performing local team. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Act as primary client contact for projects; define and agree briefs and represent Hoare Lea professionally at project meetings., • Promote Hoare Lea’s services to create opportunities and support client objectives., • Lead and coordinate project teams (including specialist groups), prioritise workloads and host/ chair internal project meetings., • Deliver profitable, high‑quality schemes; monitor project expenditure, report costs and resource needs to line managers/partners., • Delegate, review and check work from junior staff; contribute to staff development and performance objectives., • Maintain awareness of consultant appointment conditions, procurement routes and commercial risks; identify and mitigate business risks., • Contribute to technical knowledge sharing across the firm and ensure technical accuracy and compliance with relevant standards., • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and contractors to support repeat business and growth. Additional responsibilities for Senior Associate: • Lead larger scale, multi‑discipline schemes, attend interviews and support bid preparation., • Support development and leadership of the local team and report regularly senior management. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent., • Chartered status required for Senior Associate, desirable/working towards for Associate., • Extensive project & client leadership experience., • Strong technical competence in electrical building services, working to applicable regulations and design guides., • Ability to lead integrated design teams, coordinate with other disciplines and deliver technically accurate designs., • Excellent client‑facing, written and verbal communication skills; able to manage difficult situations., • Demonstrable commercial awareness: monitor project costs, identify/mitigate risks and contribute to profitable delivery., • Proven people leadership: motivate, delegate and develop team members — leads projects (Associate) or leads teams and local practice (Senior Associate)., • Highly organised with strong planning skills; able to work under own initiative and deliver to demanding timescales., • IT literate with proficiency in industry software and BIM workflows., • Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge‑sharing. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Principal Electrical Engineer Plymouth or Exeter 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. 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, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside 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. About the role We have an opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in either our Plymouth or Exeter office. We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the Southwest and further afield. We have maintained an office in Plymouth since 1951, developing a strong regional reputation for award-winning projects. Our Exeter office opened in January 2022 at Broadwalk House in prestigious Southernhay West. We have brought a global network of excellence to the city by drawing on the expertise of our 1,000+ talented engineers, commissioning agents, and energy analysts. 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. You will take the lead design role on significant and complex building services projects, owning the design delivery from inception to completion. As the technical lead, you will manage and prioritise the internal Hoare Lea delivery team, coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants, and represent Hoare Lea at client and project meetings. You will ensure technically excellent, commercially aware and timely delivery while developing client relationships that support future business growth. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Lead the design delivery for significant and complex schemes, taking responsibility for achieving design objectives and technical quality., • Define and agree the design brief with clients and manage client and consultant relationships professionally., • Represent Hoare Lea at project meetings and actively promote our services to support client projects and future business., • Manage, prioritise and motivate the internal project team (including specialist groups); host and chair internal project meetings., • Delegate, review and check work undertaken by others; contribute to the professional development of team members., • Monitor project expenditure, costs and resource requirements; report regularly to the team leader., • Identify, highlight and manage project and commercial risks, including awareness of consultant appointment conditions and procurement impacts., • Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical accuracy and programme deadlines., • Share technical knowledge across the business and work collaboratively with other professionals to deliver coordinated building designs., • Communicate openly and effectively at all levels internally and externally. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Qualified and recognised in the industry, preferably with Chartered status., • Proven, in depth technical knowledge in electrical/building services design and applied experience of relevant regulations and design guides., • Strong understanding of complementary disciplines and experience leading integrated design teams., • Excellent client facing skills with ability to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally., • Demonstrable experience leading design teams on complex projects and delivering to demanding timescales., • Commercial awareness: experience monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and contributing to profitable delivery., • Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands., • Confident communicator — excellent written and spoken English — with experience representing a consultancy externally., • IT literate with proficiency in industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical)., • Committed to continuous professional development and supporting the career growth of others. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Electrical Engineer. Plymouth or Exeter. 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. 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 up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have a brand-new opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Plymouth or Exeter offices. We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the Southwest and further afield. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will join a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. We have maintained an office in Plymouth since 1951, developing a strong regional reputation for award-winning projects. Our Exeter office opened in January 2022 at Broadwalk House in prestigious Southernhay West. We have brought a global network of excellence to the city by drawing on the expertise of our 1,000+ talented engineers, commissioning agents, and energy analysts. As an Engineer, you will be responsible for the design delivery of significant and complex engineering projects. You will liaise with other team members across the project team and take ownership of project tasks. You will coordinate with other professionals, developing effective relationships, to stimulate future business growth. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Provide detailed, coordinated and cost-efficient electrical design advice to our varied client list., • Tailor a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations and reports., • Design electrical engineering systems at the highest level using the latest software design packages., • Take responsibility for solid technical delivery in your work either alone or as part of a team., • Look at new ways of working and taking time out for innovation and research ensuring we keep abreast of our competitors., • Produce calculations, reports and specifications with good written communication skills., • Attend DTMs/client meetings and site inspections., • Work with minimal supervision and you may be responsible for your own individual projects. In this role the ability to react efficiently to multiple tasks and tight deadlines is essential. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects., • Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux., • Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors / architects in a design-oriented / consultant role., • Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity, • Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Location: Plymouth Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £90 per day Contract Type: Temporary, full time or part time Experience: Not essential Do you have the resilience, empathy, and patience to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Five Education is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join our team as SEMH Teaching Assistants. This role is ideal for those who want to make a real impact on the lives of young people who face emotional and behavioural challenges. You'll be working in a supportive school environment who have various sites across Somerset that are focused on helping pupils thrive, both academically and emotionally. This is a highly rewarding position, ideal for those looking to develop their skills in behaviour support, mental health awareness, and trauma-informed practice. About the Role: As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include: • Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups • Helping students manage their emotions, behaviour, and social interactions • Building positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education • Assisting with class-based learning activities and reinforcing targets from Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) • Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to provide consistent, structured support What We're Looking For: • Emotional resilience and a calm, patient manner • A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people • Confidence in dealing with challenging behaviour and de-escalation techniques • A high level of initiative and commitment to safeguarding • Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries Previous experience is not required. However, backgrounds in the following are beneficial: • Youth work or mentoring • Mental health or social care • Behavioural support roles • Security, armed forces, or public service roles • Working with vulnerable or at-risk individuals What We Offer: • Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training throughout the year • Free, high-quality training delivered by Five Education • Opportunities to move into permanent roles • Full support from an experienced and dedicated consultant If you're ready to start a meaningful career supporting children with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a valued member of the Five Education team and help make a lasting impact on young people's lives. Your daily rate of pay would be £90* but with a potential to earn more based on your level of experience. *Including holiday pay Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. DBS: If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, we will need to process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work, providing you have put the new DBS on the update service. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Please contact Brett on 01752 289782 or emailc272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0