MEP and building performance engineering for complex fit-outs and infrastructure
Hoare Lea is an engineering consultancy designing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental systems for large-scale buildings and infrastructure. Their stack (Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, DIALux, BREEAM) reflects deep embedding in AEC workflows; active projects span from data centres and metro systems to high-performance workplace fit-outs. Hiring is heavily concentrated in engineering and senior roles, with notable projects targeting sustainability certifications (BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Gold), signaling revenue growth in the premium fit-out and performance-critical building sectors.
Notable leadership hires: Director, MEP Director, Bid Director, Programme Director, Associate Director
Hoare Lea is a UK-based engineering partnership (founded 1862) with 501–1,000 employees, headquartered in London. They deliver MEP design, acoustics, fire engineering, lighting, intelligent building systems, and sustainability consulting for commercial real estate, infrastructure, and institutional clients. The firm specialises in complex, high-performance projects — including data-centre environments, metro systems, and world-cup venues — where operational performance and certification (BREEAM, WELL, NABERS) are contractual requirements. Their service model combines upfront design engineering with post-occupancy monitoring and expert witness work.
Primary tools: Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk BIM 360, DIALux (lighting), BREEAM (sustainability), DynamoDB, CAD. Microsoft Teams and Outlook for collaboration. Stack reflects AEC-standard BIM workflows.
Portfolio includes Doha Metro, World Cup stadia, Elephant & Castle redevelopment, data-centre design, BREEAM Outstanding / WELL Gold workplace fit-outs, and environmental assessments. Focus on high-performance and sustainability-certified buildings.
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