CFD Engineer - London or Newcastle upon Tyne

Engie; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Training sponsorship

Charity volunteering leave

23 days annual leave rising to 28

Wellness days

Job summary

RED, part of Tractebel, is seeking a CFD engineer to undertake modelling studies, generate reports, and present results to design teams and clients in a hybrid UK role. You will work with OpenFOAM, Cadence Reality DC Design Pro, SketchUp and Rhino 3D, contributing to energy and performance assessments.

You will review work, mentor junior engineers, liaise with clients, and help develop best practices while delivering high-quality technical outputs.

Qualifications

• Understanding CFD modelling and analysis for performance assessment and regulations.
• Experience with CFD software and reporting to design teams and clients.
• Ability to translate CFD results into technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake CFD studies from design documentation to reporting.
• Deliver modelling activities independently with minimal supervision.
• Review and support junior engineers and ensure high quality outputs.
• Present findings to design teams and clients and prepare presentations.
• Collaborate with design teams to identify improvements and best practices.

Skills

CFD modelling

OpenFOAM

Cadence Reality DC Design Pro

SketchUp

Rhino 3D

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

BEng / MSc / MEng in engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)

Tools

OpenFOAM CFD Modelling

Cadence Reality DC Design Pro

CAD tools

Job description

RED is a company of Tractebel. Company Name: RED Minimum Base Salary: Maximum Base Salary: Pay Basis

• Undertake CFD studies based on the design documentation, project information and client requirements, from model construction to the generation of reports and presentation of results to design teams and clients.
• Delivering modelling activities independently with minimal supervision while seeking support where appropriate.
• Undertake CFD R&D works and feasibility studies through gathering of information and developing appropriate calculations to validate the result of the studies.
• Compile and issue reports and presentations on CFD studies highlighting analysis approaches, input and assumptions, and findings.
• Review and support the work of graduate, junior and other CFD engineers. Provide thorough checking to ensure high quality and accuracy of outputs while facilitating clear communication of technical information.
• Support senior team members and design team in liaising and presenting to the client, inclusive and not limited to preparation of presentations, etc.
• Working closely with engineers from various design teams to envisage their needs and requirements and suggest potential improvements.
• Participate in knowledge collation and development of calculation methods, and best practices.
• Assist with marketing and awareness tasks such as CPD presentations for architects and clients, technical briefing to clients and staff, award submissions, fee proposals and bids and capability statements
• Attend meeting with clients, project teams, and industry professionals when required.
• Participating on team-based training, resourcing and internal management meetings.
• Contribute to engagement with software providers/developers on product improvement.
• Support 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.

• BEng, MSc or MEng in appropriate engineering discipline
• Obtained / working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Understanding of CFD modelling and analysis applied to performance assessment and building regulation compliance
• Experience or knowledge of software package associated with Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• Intermediate user of Cadence Reality DC Design Pro (previously 6SigmaDCX). OpenFOAM CFD Modelling software is a plus.
• Capable of analysing CFD results using fundamental physics principles and translating findings into clear, technical documentation to support design development. Proficient in interpreting complex data to provide actionable insights that drive effective design decisions.
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as: SketchUp/Rhino 3D Good knowledge of MS Office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Advance understanding of Building Regulations, BS/EN, CIBSE and ASHRAE standards.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and ability to work to deadlines.
• Possesses excellent written communication skills in English, with an aptitude for report writing.
• Working effectively in a team environment.
• Good understanding of key Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Training of junior engineers in areas such as CFD, energy analysis, code compliance and sustainability
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Advance 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.

RED are 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 whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving 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.

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years' service
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days/ initiatives.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Our 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 & work in the UK without restrictions.