Electrical Technical Director (Data Centres) - London or 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, helping clients realise ambitious zero‑carbon plans. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, offering broad capability that saves time, money and effort. Our approach centres on listening to clients, engaging energetically with stakeholders, and adding value through people, client service ethos, global delivery, technical ability and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Takes team management and leadership role in developing, designing and coordinating engineering project services; assists Directors with business strategy and management.
• Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects, including feasibility studies and preparation of project fee proposals.
• Works closely with clients and project teams to establish project requirements.
• Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties, modifies schedules or plans as required, and prepares project reports for management, client or others.
• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes.
• Surveys, tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations.
• Manages fiscal and commercial aspects of projects to ensure they meet target margins.
• Leads hands‑on delivery of monitoring during construction and installation.
• Liaises with existing clients to establish long‑term relationships and future projects, as well as with future prospects for business development.
• Specifies activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing comply with functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Represents the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors.
• Performs engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
• Participates in local office management alongside senior management.
• Supports clients in tendering and procurement of MEP contractors and equipment.
• Leads coordination of engineering services, delivering concept and detail designs.
• Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis through effective internal control systems.
• Mentors and develops younger engineering team members.
• Produces technical white papers to promote RED’s capabilities.
• Participates in sector management team activities with other team members.
• Conducts surveys and due diligence of existing data centres.
• Presents technical papers at industry events where opportunities arise.
• Takes a holistic view in selecting and applying engineering concepts and solutions.
• Supports delivery of projects in line with the RED Project Delivery Process from a project management, financial, QA/QC and technical review perspective.
• Acts ethically, following the principles of the Ethics Charter and Guidelines of the Group.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in an appropriate engineering discipline or BEng General Building Services, or equivalent experience.
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC with appropriate experience or equivalent.
• Chartered Eng status.
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types.
• Experience managing projects abroad (desirable).
• Sound knowledge and working application of key health and safety issues and legislation.
• Appreciation and working knowledge of contract and business law.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Flexible and self‑motivated work approach.
• Ability to use calculation and spreadsheet software.
• Good understanding of BS standards, UK regulations and codes.
• Experience with invoicing and credit control.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Chairing/facilitation of meetings skills.
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days over 5 years of service.
• Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme.
• Hybrid working option.
• 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 team culture with collaboration and mentoring from talented leaders.
• Comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity employer.
• Suitable for those with the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.