Mechanical Technical Director (Data Centres) – London

Mechanical Technical Director (Data Centres) – London

Company: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED (Tractebel)

Location: London, United Kingdom, WC1A 1HB

Job ID: 56016 – Posting Start Date: 12/9/25

RED is an expanding international M&E consultancy, focused on low-energy design and zero carbon-built environments. We seek a fully experienced Mechanical Technical Director to join 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.
• Liaising with future client prospects and general business development.
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams.
• Carriers out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
• Hands on involvement in local office management in conjunction with other members of the senior management team.
• Support clients in tender and procurement of MEP contractors and MEP equipment.
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services, together with hands on delivery of concept and details designs.
• Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation.
• Mentoring and development of younger members of the engineering team.
• Production of technical white papers to promote the technical capabilities of RED.
• Hands on involvement in the sector management team in conjunction with other members of the team.
• Surveys and due diligence reports of existing data centres.
• Presenting technical papers at industry events where the opportunity arises.
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions.
• 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.

Role Requirements

• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or BEng General Building Services or have sufficient equivalent experience.
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent.
• Chartered Eng status.
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types.
• 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

• 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 dependent 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.

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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