Associate Process Engineer/ Mechanical Design Engineer (Energy Transition) - London or Bicester

To be a key player in a new part of the business promoting the four pillars of Decarbonisation, Decentralisation, Digitalisation and Demand reduction of energy, water and waste in buildings, campuses and cities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a team running 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.
• Provide technical and commercial support for the development of sustainable infrastructure solutions to complement REDs building services design.
• Engage with other Engie Group Business Units to promote complimentary sustainable infrastructure solutions for our combined client base.
• Develop working relationships with the relevant people within Tractebel to deliver projects.
• Work with the Central Engineering and R&D teams to assist with incorporating new technologies and tools into the Energy Transition market.
• Continuously update knowledge of the products provided by the Red Central Engineering team and how these can be used to win projects and provide new services.
• Lead/manage site energy, water and waste audits as a first step to develop new energy transition projects.
• Manage techno-economic studies using external and in-house modelling tools providing financial results for different technical options for energy saving and energy generation solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest technologies and regulations relating to demand side reduction, renewable energy generation, energy storage and electricity grid connections and initiatives.
• Promote knowledge of the latest technologies and regulations relating to demand side reduction, renewable energy generation, energy storage and electricity grid connections and initiatives.
• Assist with the evaluation of industry and energy/circular economy market trends in order to develop and evolve the Energy Transition group activities.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities to help build a long‑term active pipeline, exploring both existing markets and targeting new market opportunities.
• Create, develop and build long‑term professional customer relationships with existing, new and potential clients through networking, social media and attending industry events.
• Comprehend, analyse, and interpret various types of business documents such as complex and lengthy RFP documents with detailed SOW.
• Solve problems involving different technical and/or management options when demanded by different situations, using existing company tools or tools within the wider ENGIE group.
• Support with sales strategy roadmap compilation and negotiations with clients for new and ongoing opportunities.
• Help to build credibility and trust quickly with C-Level executives/decision makers for new and existing clients.
• Lead commercially on interactions in a client‑facing role for complex projects.
• Ensure commercial documentation such as NDAs, MSAs and Ts and Cs are negotiated, agreed and valid on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate the internal ENGIE and Tractebel network of multi‑disciplined teams to provide the most effective inter‑company teams for opportunities.
• Represent the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams.
• Understand and comply in full with company governance and due diligence as per the Red company guidelines.
• Carry out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of project fee proposals and cost plans.
• Undertake site surveys and due diligence reports.
• Be technically astute and take a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions.
• Production of technical white papers to promote the technical capabilities of Red in the sustainable infrastructure domain.
• Raise the company and business profile by representing RED Engineering Design at industry events and promoting an image of professionalism always.
• Present technical papers at industry events where the opportunity arises.
• 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.
• Hands on involvement in the sector management team in conjunction with other members of the team.
• Willingness to travel and act autonomously across a multi cultural region with integrity and professionalism at all times.
• Flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time, and to travel across regions as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be detail conscious and methodical in approach.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of customer focus and promotes a sense of team spirit.
• Take responsibility for setting and complying with project, department and/or division deadlines.
• Understanding of business strategy principles and skills.
• Act in an ethical manner and follows principles of the ethics charter and ethics in practice guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical or process engineering or have sufficient equivalent experience.
• MCIBSE/MIEE or other corporate institute membership or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent.
• Achieved or working towards chartered status.
• Experience in the area of building/campus scale services as well as small scale power generation including co-generation, trigeneration and decentralised renewable power generation.
• Experience with local infrastructures including microgrids, district heating and cooling schemes, energy centres and thermal or electrical storage.
• Experience of working in different industrial sectors such as manufacturing, petrochemical, Life Sciences, Data Centres, etc.
• Experience of having managed projects abroad (desirable).
• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation.
• Appreciation & working knowledge of contract and business law.
• Knowledge of MS office applications Word, Excel etc.
• Flexible and self‑motivational approach to work.
• Ability to use IT‑based calculation and spreadsheet software.
• Good understanding of British and EU standards/UK regulations/codes.
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control.
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Presentation skills.
• Leadership & mentoring skills.
• Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills.
• Background in consulting, engineering contracting or project management 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. RED is a company of Tractebel.