Senior Control Systems Engineer
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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. We now seek a fully experienced Senior Controls Systems Engineer for London, Bicester or Newcastle.
Role Responsibilities
- Support the production of designs and specifications for new build mechanical and electrical installations in many building types, in particular within complex technology-based buildings where close control and extensive monitoring systems are required. - Produce points lists for Control Systems - Write Sequence of Operation documents from review of MEP designs and through discussion and agreement with design engineers. - Produce specifications from templates, software specification writing tools and from fresh where necessary. - Produce plan drawings, schematics, network topology drawings and control function diagrams as required to suit project needs. - Produces early stage reports for sign off by clients during development of designs. - Carry out condition surveys and reviews of existing installations. Produce reports and improvement plans. - Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and Contractor teams. - Specify and attend Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests. - Specify and attend commissioning activities during construction and completion of projects
Role Requirements
- HNC/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent experience - MCIBSE/MIEE/ImechE/MIET - Working towards Chartered Engineer status - Currently employed as a BMS/BEMS/Building Automation Consulting Engineer - Experience of building automation, instrumentation and monitoring systems. - Understanding of networks, network hardware, cabling and network security - Understanding and ability to support control system designs and report outputs - Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports - Experience of attending meetings to discussing relevant skillset - Knowledge of MS office (word/excel/outlook) - Ability to prioritise own workload - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work to deadlines - Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team - Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines - 5+ Years’ experience at Senior Engineer level or above - Adaptable, proactive approach to engineering tasks - Flexible and willing to travel as required to service international projects and clients - Good presentation skills - Familiar with multiple vendors legacy and current products and keeps track of new and emerging products and technologies - Supports the commercial management of projects and fees - Ability to work autonomously, as part of a wider team, and leading a team - Good knowledge & working application of key Health and Safety issues and legislation - Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software - Good working knowledge of leading control systems products, networks and systems including those provided by schneider, siemens and trend. - 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. - Good understanding of British and European Standards/UK Regulations/Codes. - An appreciation of ATEX regulations. - 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.