Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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Principal Electrical Design Engineer (RED Specialist Services) - London or 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. We now seek a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to be based in our London or 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 in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience - MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent - Working towards 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 - 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. - 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
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