Job Description Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - Bicester
Posting Start Date: 12/9/25 Requisition ID: 56193 Apply now
General information
Oxford, United Kingdom, OX27 7LT RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED Skilled (>3 experience <15 years) Engineering Permanent Full - Time
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Data Centres) – Bicester
RED is 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 while helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero‑carbon‑built environments.
We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, offering broad capabilities that save our clients time, money and effort. Our approach is centred on listening to our clients and engaging energetically with all project stakeholders, adding value through our people, client‑service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability and attitude.
We are now seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Bicester office. You will run multiple concurrent medium‑sized projects, undertake a client‑facing role in the development, design and coordination of engineering projects, producing design packages for contractors on a design‑and‑build contract. You will be responsible for medium‑size projects and will represent the company at technical meetings.
Role Responsibilities
* Responsible for running medium‑size projects and undertaking a client‑facing role in the development, design and coordination of engineering project services for mechanical installations, systems, equipment, facilities, etc.
* Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes.
* 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 advice to client.
* Represents company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractor teams.
* Carries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
* Responsible for technical content and accuracy of trainees, graduates and engineers.
* Validates and checks designs and specifications.
Role Requirements
You will need to possess the following professional and technical expertise:
* BEng, MSc, and sufficient experience.
* MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND with 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
RED offers a variety of benefits:
* 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days over five years of service.
* Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme.
* Hybrid working.
* Contributory company pension scheme.
* Healthcare scheme (company‑funded cover depends on level).
* Non‑contractual bonus awards.
* Training sponsorship.
* Charity volunteering leave, wellness days and initiatives.
* Salary commensurate with experience.
* Friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
* Comprehensive benefits package and equal‑opportunity employer.
*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.
RED is a company of Tractebel.
Why this matters to us
Our organisation is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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