Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) – Bicester

Red Engineering Design Ltd; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding international consultancy seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to manage medium-sized projects in the dynamic field of data centers. This role involves engaging with clients, developing and coordinating engineering projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join a supportive team that values innovation and offers a hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about low energy design and eager to contribute to zero-carbon environments, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Holiday purchase and buy-back scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Non-contractual bonus awards

Training sponsorship

Charity volunteering leave

Wellness initiatives

Supportive team environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• BEng or MSc with sufficient experience required.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium-sized projects and engage with clients.
• Perform engineering calculations for compliance with standards.
• Ensure accuracy of work by trainees and engineers.

Skills

Proficiency in specification design

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Managerial skills

Competence in MS Office

Understanding of BS standards

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

BEng or MSc

MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND

Tools

IT-based calculation software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) – Bicester

Location: Bicester

Region: EMEA

Flexibility: Hybrid

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 realize ambitious plans for zero-carbon environments. We cover the entire lifecycle of building projects, offering broad capabilities that save clients time, money, and effort. Our approach centers on listening to clients and engaging actively with project stakeholders. We add value through our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Bicester office. You will manage multiple medium-sized projects, engage in client-facing roles, and be involved in the development, design, and coordination of engineering projects, including producing design packages for contractors on design and build contracts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage medium-sized projects and engage with clients in the development, design, and coordination of mechanical engineering services, systems, equipment, and facilities.
2. Develop and specify applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for building engineering services.
3. Survey, test, and report on existing electrical installations.
4. Specify activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing meet specifications and customer requirements.
5. Make daily decisions on project progress and liaise with clients, providing advice as needed.
6. Represent the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams, and contractors.
7. Perform engineering calculations to ensure compliance with industry and legal standards.
8. Ensure the technical content and accuracy of work by Trainees, Graduates, and Engineers.
9. Validate and review designs and specifications.

Role Requirements

You should possess the following professional and technical skills:

1. BEng, MSc, with sufficient experience.
2. MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND with relevant experience or equivalent.
3. Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
4. Proficiency in specification design and drawing for various building types.
5. Knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation.
6. Competence in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and IT-based calculation software.
7. Understanding of BS standards.
8. Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
9. Managerial skills.
10. Experience in consulting or construction is preferred.
11. Understanding of international business operations within a global consultancy.
12. Act ethically, adhering to the Group's Ethics Charter and Guidelines.

Benefits

RED offers various benefits, including:

• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days over 5 years.
• Holiday purchase and buy-back scheme.
• Hybrid working model.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Healthcare scheme via salary sacrifice (company-funded coverage depends on level).
• Non-contractual bonus awards.
• Training sponsorship.
• Charity volunteering leave.
• Wellness initiatives and days.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with mentoring from leaders.
• Comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

The role is ideally suited for UK nationals, as sponsorship is not available at this time.

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