Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - London or Newcastle

RED Engineering Design; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave, rising to 28

Hybrid working options

Contributory company pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Job summary

RED Engineering Design is seeking an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer for their London or Newcastle upon Tyne office. This role involves running major engineering projects and leading a team for mechanical or electrical installations.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc/BEng in engineering or equivalent experience, along with Chartered Engineer status. The position offers a hybrid working model, and benefits include generous leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng or equivalent experience in engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status required.
• Significant experience in specification design across multiple building types.

Responsibilities

• Manage major projects, including team management.
• Conduct cost and profit analysis for projects.
• Prepare project reports for management and clients.
• Ensure engineering compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Specification design experience

Health and safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Presentation skills

Ethical behavior

Education

BSc/BEng in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

IT calculation and spreadsheet software

Job description

Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) – London or Newcastle upon Tyne

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. 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, with a broad capability offering that saves our clients time, money and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running major projects. Takes 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 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 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 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.

Requirements

• BSc/BEng in an 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 (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to use IT‑based 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/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 annual leave over 5 years of service.
• Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Health care scheme (company‑funded cover is dependant on level).
• Non‑contractual bonus awards.
• Training sponsorship.
• Charity volunteering leave.
• Wellness days and 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.