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Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Bicester

We are RED, an expanding international M&E consultancy with a proven track record in low energy design, focusing on excellent design solutions and zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of building projects to save our clients time, money and effort.

Based in our Bicester office, you will be a fully experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer with a minimum of seven years’ industry experience, leading medium to large sized projects and undertaking a client‑facing role in the development, design and coordination of engineering projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Run large projects; undertake client‑facing roles in development, design and coordination of electrical installation services for various building types.
• Develop and specify controls, instruments and operating systems for all building engineering services.
• Survey, test and carry out dilapidation reports on existing installations.
• Specify activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Make day‑to‑day decisions on project progress and liaise directly with and advise the client.
• Represent the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors.
• Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
• Lead coordination of engineering services.
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions.

Role Requirements

• BSc/BEng or equivalent engineering degree.
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Working towards Chartered Eng status.
• Significant experience of specification design for several building types.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to use IT‑based calculation and spreadsheet software.
• Good understanding of BS standards, UK regulations and codes.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Managerial and presentation skills.
• Support delivery of projects in accordance with RED Project Delivery Process from the perspectives of Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review.
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
• Act in an ethical manner following the group’s Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines.

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 team environment with collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• Comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunities employer.
• Right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.

Company Information

RED is a company of Tractebel.

Business Unit: Tractebel; Division: Tractebel Div2; Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED; Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 <15>

Seniority level

Mid-senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Utilities

We are an equal opportunities employer.