Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Data Centres) Newcastle

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 worlds 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.

We are now seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Newcastle office. You will have the ability to run multiple concurrent medium sized projects undertake a client facing role in the development design and co-ordination of engineering projects which could include producing design packages for contractors working on a design and build contract. Responsible for running of medium size projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for electrical installations systems equipment facilities etc.

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for running of medium size projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical installations systems equipment facilities etc.
• Develops and specifies applications of controls instruments and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical installations
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing construction installation and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers professional teams and contractors teams
• Carries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Responsible for technical content and accuracy of Trainee Graduates and Engineers
• Validation and checking of designs and specifications

Role Requirements:

You will need to possess the following professional and technical expertise:

• BEng MSc and have sufficient experience
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND appropriate experience or equivalent
• Working towards Chartered Eng status
• Competent in specification design/drawing for several building types
• Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Knowledge of MS Office applications word excel etc
• Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of BS standards
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Managerial 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

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 leaveWellness 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.

RED is a company of Tractebel.