Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (RSS) – London or Newcastle

Company: TRACTEBEL
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (RSS) – London or Newcastle

Join the TRACTEBEL team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. RED, an expanding international M&E consultancy, focuses on low‑energy design and zero‑carbon built environments.

Role Responsibilities

  • Responsible for running of medium size projects. Undertakes a client‑facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc.
  • Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes.
  • Surveys, tests and reports on existing electrical 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.
  • Carries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
  • Responsible for technical content and accuracy of Trainee, Graduates and Engineers.
  • Validation and checking of designs and specifications.
  • Supports 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.

Role Requirements

  • BEng, MSc and have sufficient experience.
  • MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND + appropriate experience or equivalent.
  • Working towards Chartered Eng status.
  • Competent in specification design/drawing for several building types.
  • Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation.
  • Knowledge of MS Office applications Word, Excel etc.
  • Ability to use IT‑based calculation and spreadsheet software.
  • Good understanding of BS standards.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload.
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • Managerial 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

  • 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 depends on level).
  • Non‑contractual bonus awards.
  • Training sponsorship.
  • Charity volunteering leave.
  • Wellness days/initiatives.
  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • 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‑opportunity employer.
  • This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.

RED is a company of Tractebel. Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and require the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.

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Posted: January 12th, 2026