Data Centre Electrical Design Lead (London/Bicester)

ENGIE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

23 days annual leave rising to 28 days

Holiday purchase and buy back

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme via salary sacrifice

Non-contractual bonus awards

Training sponsorship

Charity volunteering leave

Wellness days/ initiatives

Salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

RED Engineering Design Limited seeks an experienced Associate Electrical Design Engineer to lead major data centre projects from its London or Bicester offices. You will manage design teams, coordinate electrical systems, and liaise with clients, consultants and contractors to deliver robust, energy‑efficient solutions.

Ideally you hold Chartered Engineer status, a track record in building services design, and the ability to work across multi‑disciplinary teams within a global consulting

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience.
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent
• Chartered Eng status
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types
• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
• Appreciation & working knowledge of contract & 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/codes
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• 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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running of 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 confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
• Ensure 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
• 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

Skills

Chartered Eng status

Health & safety knowledge

MS Office

Spreadsheet skills

UK BS standards

Prioritization

Meeting skills

Education

BSc/BEng in engineering

MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC

Chartered Eng status

Job description

RED Engineering Design Limited seeks an experienced Associate Electrical Design Engineer to lead major data centre projects from its London or Bicester offices. You will manage design teams, coordinate electrical systems, and liaise with clients, consultants and contractors to deliver robust, energy‑efficient solutions.

Ideally you hold Chartered Engineer status, a track record in building services design, and the ability to work across multi‑disciplinary teams within a global consulting