Associate Electrical Design Engineer; Data Centres

RED is an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on delivering excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market‑leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment while helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero‑carbon built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, offering broad capability that saves clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and engaging energetically with project stakeholders, adding value with people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a fully experienced Associate Electrical Design Engineer based in our London office, capable of inspiring others and responsible for running major projects.

• Responsible for running major projects; takes a team management role in the development, design and coordination of engineering project services for mechanical or electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities, etc. (majority of building types)
• Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects, including feasibility studies and preparation of fee bids
• Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties, modifies schedules or plans as required, and prepares project reports for management, client or others
• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Surveys, tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Represents the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Day‑to‑day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and advice to, client
• Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation
  
  Leads coordination of engineering services
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions
• Supports delivery of projects in accordance with expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a project management, financial management, QA/QC and technical review perspective

• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or sufficient equivalent experience
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC with appropriate experience or equivalent
• Chartered Eng status
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types
• Sound knowledge and working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
• Appreciation and working knowledge of contract and business law
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to use calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of BS standards, UK regulations and codes
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Presentation skills
• Chairing and facilitation of meetings skills
• Background in consulting or construction preferred
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days over 5 years’ service
• Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme
• Hybrid working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme via salary sacrifice (company‑funded cover depends on level)
• Non‑contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days and initiatives
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Collaborative teams with mentoring support from talented leaders
• Comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunities employer
• Role suitable for those with right to live and work in the UK without restrictions