Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - London

TRACTEBEL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Contributory company pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Training sponsorship

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Project Manager to lead major projects and coordinate engineering services. The successful candidate will oversee the design and development for various installations while managing teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and preparing project reports. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in specification design. The role offers hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least a BSc/BEng in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in specification design for various building types.
• Knowledge of key health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage major projects and provide team leadership.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare fee bids.
• Prepare project reports for management and clients.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Client liaison

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

BSc/BEng in engineering

Chartered Engineer status

MCIBSE/MIEE or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Spreadsheet software

Job description

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

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for running major projects. Takes team management role in the development and 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 and modifies schedules or plans as required. 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 conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Represents 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 provides advice to client.
• Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation.
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services.
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions.
• Supports the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a project management, financial management, QA/QC and technical review perspective.

Role Requirements

• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience.
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer 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 including Word, Excel etc.
• Ability to use it based calculation and spreadsheet software.
• Good understanding of BS standards, UK regulations, 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/facilitation of meeting 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.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days over 5 years of service.
• Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Healthcare scheme (company funded cover is dependent on level).
• Non‑contractual bonus awards.
• Training sponsorship.
• Charity volunteering leave.
• Wellness days/initiatives.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• People work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.
• This role will ideally suit those with the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.