Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (RSS) – London or Newcastle
RED Engineering Design, a global M&E consultancy, invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our London or Newcastle office.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead the design and coordination of medium‑size projects, acting as the client‑facing engineer for mechanical installations, systems, equipment and facilities.
* Specify and develop applications of controls, instruments and operating systems for building engineering services.
* Survey, test and report on existing electrical installations.
* Ensure manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing meet functional specifications and client requirements.
* Make day‑to‑day decisions on project progress, liaising directly with the client and providing technical advice.
* Represent RED at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractor teams.
* Carrying out engineering calculations to meet robust industry and legal standards.
* Provide technical content and accuracy support to trainees, graduates and engineers.
* Validate and check designs and specifications.
* Support project delivery in accordance with RED’s Project Delivery Process – covering project management, financial management, QA/QC and technical review.
Role Requirements
* BEng, MSc or equivalent with sufficient experience.
* MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus appropriate experience, or equivalent.
* Working towards Chartered Engineering 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 and meet 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 over 5 years’ service.
* Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme.
* Hybrid working.
* Company pension scheme.
* Healthcare scheme (company‑funded cover dependent on level).
* Non‑contractual bonus awards.
* Training sponsorship.
* Charity volunteering leave.
* Wellness days and initiatives.
* Salary commensurate with experience.
* Collaborative team environment with mentoring support.
* Equal opportunities employer.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.
RED is an equal opportunities employer.
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