Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Tractebel Engie Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineer to manage medium-size projects, oversee design coordination of engineering services, and act as a client liaison. The ideal candidate will hold a BEng or MSc, be working towards Chartered status, and possess strong technical and managerial skills. This opportunity offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave, healthcare, and training sponsorship.

Benefits

23 days annual leave increasing to 28

Hybrid working

Contributory company pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Non-contractual bonus awards

Training sponsorship

Charity volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Require BEng, MSc with experience in engineering.
• Hold a membership with MCIBSE/MIEE or equivalent qualifications.
• Competent in specification design for various building types.

Responsibilities

• Run medium-size projects and liaise with clients.
• Specify applications for building engineering services.
• Conduct technical meetings with customers and contractors.

Skills

Specification design/drawing

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Strong IT skills

Project management

Managerial skills

Education

BEng, MSc or equivalent

MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND

Tools

MS Office applications (Word, Excel)

IT based calculation 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for running medium‑size projects and undertaking a client‑facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for mechanical installations, systems, equipment, facilities.
• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services.
• Surveys, tests and reports on existing electrical 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.
• Carries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
• Responsible for technical content and accuracy of trainee, graduates and engineers.
• Validation and checking of designs and specifications.
• 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

• BEng, MSc, and have sufficient experience.
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND + appropriate experience or equivalent.
• Working towards Chartered Eng status.
• Competent in specification design/drawing 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.
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Managerial 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

• 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 dependent 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.

Corporate Information

RED is a company of Tractebel. Business Unit: Tractebel. Division: Tractebel Div2. Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED. Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years). Education Level: Other. Company Name: RED.