Electrical Technical Director (Data Centres) - London

RED are 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 whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering 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 fully experienced Electrical Technical Director to be based out of our London office.

Role Responsibilities

• Takes Team Management and leadership role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services. Assists the Directors with Business strategy and management.
• Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of project fee proposals
• Working closely with clients and project team to establish project requirements
• Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required. 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
• Fiscal and commercial management of projects to ensure they return the target margin
• Leadership and hands on delivery of monitoring of construction and installation on projects
• Liaising with existing clients to establish long term relationships and future upcoming projects

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 bs 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 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

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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 dependant 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.
  
  

Business Unit: Tractebel

Division: Tractebel Div2

Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED

Professional Experience: Senior (experience >15 years)

Education Level: Other

Company Name: RED