Job Description
Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - London or Newcastle
Posting Start Date: 6/23/26
Requisition ID: 54479
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Informations générales
London, United Kingdom, WC1A 1HB | Newcastle, United Kingdom, NE6 2HL
RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED
Engineering
Permanent
Full - Time
Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - London or Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

We now seek a fully experienced Associate to be based in our London or Newcastle office with the ability to inspire others and will be responsible for running major projects.

Role 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.

Role Requirements
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
Leadership & 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

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

RED is a company of Tractebel.

Business Unit: Tractebel
Division: Tractebel Div2
Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED
Company Name: RED
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