ELECTRICAL TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (DATA CENTRES) - LONDON

Description

• Carries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Fiscal and commercial management of projects to ensure they return the target margin
• Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for Management, Client or others.
• Production of technical white papers to promote the technical capabilities of Red
• Surveys and due diligence reports of existing data centres
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
• Mentoring and development of younger members of the engineering team
• Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
• Hands on involvement in local office management in conjunction with other members of the senior management team
• Hands on involvement in the sector management team in conjunction with other members of the team
• Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation
• 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.
• Liaising with future client prospects and general business development.
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services, together with hands on delivery of concept and details designs
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Support clients in tender and procurement of MEP contractors and MEP equipment.
• 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
• Liaising with existing clients to establish long term relationships and future upcoming projects
• Presenting technical papers at industry events where the opportunity arises
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group
• Leadership and hands on delivery of monitoring of construction and installation on projects
• 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.

Requirements

• Chartered Eng status
• Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc
• Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline/BEng General Building Services or have sufficient equivalent experience
• Flexible and self-motivational approach to work
• Presentation skills
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent
• Leadership & mentoring skills
• Experience of having managed projects abroad (desirable)
• This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
• Ability to use it based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Good understanding of bs standards/ UK regulations/codes
• Appreciation & working knowledge of contract and business law
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types
• Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits

• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.
• Training sponsorship
• Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Charity volunteering leave
• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
• Wellness days/ initiatives.
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance