Graduate ICT Design Engineer -

We are now seeking a Graduate ICT Design Engineers to join our growing team, to start in September 2024. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, take a proactive approach to tasks and hold an electrical or Building Services degree, or equivalent. Practical on the tools experience would also be an advantage. The role will involve supporting the project engineering teams, with some travel to various construction sites and be based from our office in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Role Responsibilities 

• Undertakes project work, taking delegated responsibility for the preparation of ICT designs for fibre optic, copper data cabling and associated mechanical containment systems.
• Assist ICT Design Engineer with schematic and 2D drawing production
• Assist ICT Design Engineer with the production of written technical specifications
• Carries out independent reading and research to support ICT technical standards
• Work alongside ICT Design Engineer in liaison with specialist contractors re designs and co-ordination of installations
• Assists with document control requirements are fulfilled prior to issue by making sure drawings have correct titles etc and are in correct order
• Advanced Graduate (1-2 years exp): Preparation of specification modifications (word or excel)

Experience/Diploma

• Electrical or Information Technology qualification
• BSC/BEng (or equivalent) in appropriate engineering discipline
• Working towards Chartered Eng status

Specific Knowledge

• Basic working knowledge of CAD functionality
• Basic understanding 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
• Basic understanding of BS standards
• Ability to priorities own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines

Specific Business Understanding 

• Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines
• Background in consulting or construction preferred
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy

Benefits 

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to working with a rapidly expanding company on a varied selection of projects.

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 via salary sacrifice (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 is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to working with a rapidly expanding company on a varied selection of projects.

The role will ideally suit those with the right to live and work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.

Interested applicants can apply by sending their CV & Cover Letter to gradcareers@red-eng.com

NO AGENTS PLEASE.