RED Engineering Design
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - London
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Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - London
Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Bicester Office
RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, specialising in low-energy design and delivering outstanding solutions for clients seeking sustainable, zero-carbon built environments.
With market-leading technical expertise in the digital infrastructure sector, we support the development of globally responsible buildings while optimising efficiency, cost, and time. Our lifetime-perspective approach covers every stage of a project—from concept to execution—using collaborative process-driven delivery and our people’s ingenuity to provide innovative solutions.
Our clients are energetic, ambitious, and deeply committed to their visions. Enabling them to transform their projects into reality demands our own unwavering drive and unique combination of professionalism, unwavering client care, global problem solving and razor-sharp technical expertise.
About the Role
RED is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Bicester office. This pivotal role balances project leadership, technical excellence, and client relationships across multiple medium-sized projects. Your expertise will shape design, specification, and coordination of electrical installations, ensuring alignment with international standards and client goals.
Ideal candidates thrive in client-facing technical environments, drive consultative leadership, and excel in delivering robust, compliant solutions—from bespoke automation systems to compliance surveys and life cycle validation.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as technical project lead, delivering multiple medium-sized projects independently with excellent timekeeping and quality assurance.
- Head up client-facing roles, participating in design development, briefing contractors on design-build contracts, and liaising with stakeholders, engineers, and contractors.
- Specify and validate controls, electrical systems, automation, and compliance requirements for all electrical engineering installations and refits.
- Conduct site surveys, tests, and assessments of existing electrical systems, delivering reports and validations to meet regulatory and functional standards.
- Validate designs across teams—overseeing technical accuracy, mentoring trainees, and ensuring adherence to industry and legal standards for BS Code, life cycle safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct daily decision-making on progress, risks, and resource alignment, engaging directly with clients to provide strategic advice and technical leadership.
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Professional & Technical Competencies
- Hold a degree in electrical engineering or related discipline (minimum BEng/MSc). Solid academic foundation in electrical systems design, controls, and building services (additional MCIBSE or MIEE / HND + equivalent experience welcome).
- Experience equivalent to probationary chartered status is essential; proactive steps toward Chartered Engineer registration will be supported.
- Multidisciplinary expertise with experience specifying and designing major mechanical and electrical systems for buildings across industry sectors.
- Well-versed in interpreting and applying British Standards (BS), particularly for electrical safety, operation and conditioning.
- Skill in commercial MS Office (Word, Excel) and professional engineering software tools (CAD, design packages, etc.) for calculations, reports, and planning.
- Application of Health & Safety legislation throughout design and project delivery.
- Strong project management skills, including prioritisation, timekeeping, and deadline adherence.
- Safe Work Environment: Adheres to company Ethics in Practice Guidelines, acting ethically in all business operations.
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Preferable:
- Background in ** consulting or construction**, with exposure to international operations in a global consultancy environment.
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate leadership: Exceptional communication, mentorship, and feedback skills in client-facing roles and team contexts.
- Attention to detail: Produce accurate, defensible documentation across design phases and compliance processes.
- Collaboration & problem-solving: politiche engagement with engineers, contractors, and clients to drive innovative system integration, cost-efficiency, and safety.
- Adaptability, resilience, work ethic, and professional integrity within a collaborative team environment.
Company Benefits
RED ensures competitive compensation, aligned to your experience.
Your Workplace Benefits Include:
- 23 tightened annual leave (rising to 28 days after five years).
- Holiday purchase / buy-back scheme for enhanced flexibility.
- Hybrid working model, designed for work-life balance.
- Scheme for Commercial Pension Contributions (Company-match dependent on level).
- Healthcare Package (generous company-funded cover, tiered by role).
- Non-contractual annual bonuses based on performance.
- Training sponsorship to advance career development (CPD, qualifications, tech skills).
- Charity volunteering leave and wellness days to support personal well-being.
- Equal opportunities employer with a culture that empowers, supports, and celebrates diversity.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.
RED is part of Tractebel.
Business Unit: Tractebel, Division: Tractebel Div2
Legal Entity: RED Engineering Design Ltd. | Company Name: RED.
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