Principal Mechanical Engineer

Red ENG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding international consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. This role involves managing large engineering projects, developing control systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a BSc/BEng degree, be working towards Chartered status, and possess significant design experience. Benefits include hybrid working, annual leave increase, and a comprehensive health care scheme. This position is suitable for those who can work in the UK without restrictions.

Benefits

23 days annual leave rising to 28 days

Hybrid working

Healthcare scheme

Training sponsorship

Qualifications

• Significant experience in specification design for various building types.
• Ethical conduct according to group ethics guidelines.
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large engineering projects and day-to-day decision making.
• Develop applications for engineering controls and systems.
• Represent the company at technical meetings.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.

Skills

Management Skills

Presentation skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Good understanding of BS standards/UK regulations

Education

BSc/BEng in engineering discipline

Working towards Chartered Eng status

MCIBSE/MIEE, HND/HNC or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

IT-based calculation and spreadsheet software

Job description

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 Principal Mechanical 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

• 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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