Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Newcastle

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - 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 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 an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to be based in our Newcastle office.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for the running of large projects.

Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (Several building types)

Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes

Surveys, tests, carries out dilapidation reports on existing electrical/mechanical 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

Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards

Leads on the coordination of engineering services

Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

Role Requirements

BSc/BEng or degree in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience

MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus appropriate experience or equivalent

Working towards Chartered Eng status

Significant experience of specification design 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/ UK Regulations/Codes

Ability to prioritise own workload

Ability to work to deadlines

Managerial skills

Presentation skills

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

Background in consulting or construction preferred

Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.

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 via salary sacrifice (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 Ireland without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.

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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