Principal Mechanical Engineer (RED Specialist Services) – London or Newcastle
Posting Start Date: 4/20/26 – Requisition ID: 58447
General information
London, United Kingdom, WC1A 1HB | Newcastle, United Kingdom, NE6 2HL
RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED – Senior (experience >15 years) – Permanent Full Time
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (RED Specialist Services) – London or Newcastle
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 while helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero‑carbon built environments. We cover the entire life‑cycle of any building project, with our broad capability 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 now seek a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to be based in our London or Newcastle office.
Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for the running of large projects; undertakes a client‑facing role in the development, design, and coordination of engineering project services for mechanical or electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities, etc. (several building types)
- Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
- Surveys, tests, and conducts dilapidation reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
- Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
- Day‑to‑day decision‑making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client
- Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
- Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
- Leads coordination of engineering services
- Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions
Role Requirements
- BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or sufficient equivalent experience
- MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent
- Working towards Chartered Eng status
- Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types
- Sound knowledge and application of key health and safety issues and legislation
- Knowledge of MS Office applications – Word, Excel, etc.
- Ability to use computer‑based calculation and spreadsheet software
- Good understanding of British Standards, UK regulations, and codes
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Managerial skills
- Presentation skills
- 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
- Background 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 Group
Benefits
- 23 days annual leave, rising to 28 days over 5 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/initiatives
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders
- Comprehensive benefits package; 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.
Why this matters to us
Our organisation is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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