Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - LondonRED 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 are seeking a fully experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to be based in our London office with the ability to inspire others. You will have a minimum of seven years’ industry experience with the ability to run medium to large sized projects and undertake a client facing role in the development, design and co-ordination of engineering projects.Role ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the running of large projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (Several building types)Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposesSurveys, tests, carries out dilapidation reports on existing mechanical installationsSpecifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirementsDay to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to clientRepresents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teamsEnsures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standardsLeads on the coordination of engineering servicesTakes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutionsRole RequirementsYou will need to possess the following professional and technical expertise:BSc/BEng or degree in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experienceMCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus appropriate experience or equivalentWorking towards Chartered Eng statusSignificant experience of specification design for several building typesSound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislationKnowledge of MS Office applications word, excel etcAbility to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet softwareGood understanding of BS standards/ UK Regulations/CodesAbility to prioritise own workloadAbility to work to deadlinesManagerial skillsPresentation skillsSupport 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 perspectiveBackground 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 GroupBenefitsRED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ serviceHoliday purchase and buy back schemeHybrid WorkingContributory company pension schemeHealthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice (Company funded cover is dependant on level)Non-contractual bonus awardsTraining sponsorshipCharity volunteering leaveWellness days/ initiatives.Please visit our website to learn more!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.The role will ideally suit UK nationals are we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.