Job Description
Electrical Due Diligence Project Lead - London
Posting Start Date: 6/23/26
Requisition ID: 64486
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Informations générales
London, United Kingdom, WC1A 1HB | Oxford, United Kingdom, OX27 7LT | Newcastle, United Kingdom, NE6 2HL
RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED
Industrial Project Management
Permanent
Full - Time
Electrical Due Diligence Project Lead - 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 an Electrical Due Diligence Project Lead to be based out of our London office.
Role Responsibilities
Due Diligence & Feasibility
Lead due diligence projects for potential data centre sites across EMEA.
Assess electrical connection risks, and Data Centre electrical design requirements during site selection.
Manage feasibility studies and provide strategic input on Electrical Grid Connections to Data Centres.
Project Management
Develop project plans for all disciplines, timelines, and budgets for early-stage development.
Manage multidisciplinary teams including environmental consultants, engineers, and planners.
Ensure projects meet site acquisition objectives.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for clients during due diligence and planning phases.
Communicate complex technical issues clearly to stakeholders.
Provide strategic advice to clients on connection agreements and TSO DSO risks.
Role requirements
Bachelor’s degree (BEng or BSc) in:
Electrical Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Power Engineering (or similar)
Be working towards or willing to work towards a CEng
Knowledge of Electrical Industrial connection agreements to be able to provide strategic advice to clients on connection agreements and TSO DSO risks..
Excellent project management skills (budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation).
Understanding of Electrical codes and regulations that may impact a Data Centre.
LV and HV power distribution design
Load calculations
Knowledge of Earthing / grounding systems
UPS, generators, and renewable integration (is an advantage)
Ability to interpret technical reports and translate findings into actionable strategies.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Familiarity with data centre development processes and infrastructure planning is a plus.
Experience in leading electrical design on complex projects
Responsibility for technical decision-making
Coordination with: Mechanical, civil, and control disciplines; and Clients, contractors, and regulators
Experience in Data Centre Design is preferred or large Industrial warehouse design
Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the ethics charter and ethics in practice guidelines
Background in consulting or construction preferred.
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
RED is a company of Tractebel.
Business Unit: Tractebel
Division: Tractebel Div2
Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED
Company Name: RED
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