2025 Graduate Energy Consultant

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 committed to providing an environment where everyone can realize 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

As industry influencers, the Utilities and Energy team strive for improvements that benefit our clients. We work alongside the firm’s MEP engineers, our sustainability team, or as a standalone service, covering all aspects of water, gas, electricity, telecoms to renewable utility-scale energy services.

We are thought leaders in our field, we don’t just react to change—we drive it. Whether contributing to masterplans, optimizing grid connections, or supporting energy transition initiatives, we help our clients turn complexity into clarity and opportunity.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist in project delivery, working with clients and project teams to deliver a wide array of energy projects, including (but not limited to) renewable projects yield analysis, techno-economic assessment, energy modelling and forecasting - effectively supporting the delivery of Net Zero.
• Part of a small and dynamic Energy Economics team, where high importance is given to teamwork, communication skills, thoroughness, and skills in data manipulation.
• Work closely with the wider Advisory and Advocacy team and provide support to other built environment specialist areas when required.
• Work closely with the group’s Director and support other team members on a wide range of building projects with varying energy & utility infrastructure requirements.
• Work on live projects from day one. Projects span a variety of sectors, from healthcare to data centres and utility-scale renewable projects.
• Attend client meetings and participate in the interview process to extract information necessary to deliver projects and communicate the results efficiently.
• Research ground-breaking technologies and actively follow developments and policies in the ever-changing UK energy landscape.
• Continuous CPD and learning opportunities across a wide range of technical domains.

Communication will be central to your role, as you’ll regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients, and attend collaborative meetings. You will receive a dedicated mentor and supervisor, and receive the best training to support you through your development with us.

Why Work For Us?

• You’ll be part of a team driven by a shared mission: making a real difference in the UK energy landscape.
• You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.
• You’ll contribute to progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
• You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.

About You

• A self-starter with a strong sense of drive—keen to grow, take initiative, and shape the future of energy.
• An expected or achieved 2.1 degree or above in Energy Systems, Energy Economics, or Energy Finance, or general engineering, physics, mathematics degrees, or sustainability.
• Post Grad experience of at least a year in industry.
• A master's or other relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Experience or knowledge of Power BI (M, DAX), Python, or other programming languages or data tools would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• A friendly, ambitious, and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach.

How To Apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application. We are unlikely to progress applications where sponsorship is required to obtain a Tier 2 (general) visa as we expect to be able to fill all our roles with candidates who have the right to work in place.

Adjustments and Accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Flexible Working

We are committed to enabling a healthy work-life balance for all employees. So, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their particular needs and lifestyle, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.

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