Complete engineering consultancy for buildings that perform.
Engineering expertise that brings projects to life
Great buildings need great engineering. RED delivers the technical expertise that transforms architectural vision into functional reality - from initial sketches through to practical, operating facilities.
Our approach goes beyond standard engineering consultancy. We work as an integrated part of your project team, bringing together mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural services to solve complex design challenges and deliver buildings that perform exactly as intended.
With projects delivered in over 75 countries and expertise spanning multiple sectors, we understand what it takes to design facilities that meet demanding performance requirements while staying on budget and on schedule.
Whether you're designing data centres, industrial facilities, or specialised technical environments, RED provides the engineering depth to make it happen.
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What are Design and Engineering Services?
Design and engineering services provide the technical structure that turns a building concept into a working, compliant, and operational facility. They define how a building will function, setting out the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, architectural coordination, and specialist technical design needed to support safe, efficient operation.
At RED, these disciplines are developed as a single, coordinated system rather than separate packages. This integrated approach reduces design risk, simplifies construction, and ensures that performance, compliance, and operational efficiency are designed in from the outset.
RED can act as lead designer across all disciplines or deliver specialist MEP and architectural services within a wider project team. In both cases, the focus remains on delivering technically sound, buildable designs that support long-term performance, operational efficiency and compliance.
The outcome is infrastructure that performs as designed, supports daily operations, and meets all technical standards required.
What we offer
RED’s design and engineering consultancy spans the full spectrum of building services, delivered either as Lead Designer or as part of wider multidisciplinary teams:
- MEP Engineering - Integrated mechanical, electrical and public health engineering for all building types, designed for performance, resilience and regulatory compliance.
- Lead Designer and Design Coordination - Engineering-led coordination of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, ICT, security and specialist consultants, with responsibility for design integration, interface management and technical alignment across all disciplines.
- Architectural Coordination and Design Management - Coordination between architecture, structure and MEP systems, including technical reviews, interface management and design assurance to maintain constructability and compliance.
- Building Services Engineering - HVAC, power distribution, lighting, water services and building management systems engineered for reliable, efficient operation.
- Site Services - On-site technical support during construction to manage interfaces, resolve design risks and ensure accurate delivery of coordinated designs.
- Technical Reviews and Due Diligence - Independent peer reviews, condition surveys and due diligence assessments to identify risk, resilience gaps and compliance issues.
- Construction Support - Ongoing engineering input throughout construction to resolve technical challenges and maintain programme certainty.
- Digital Engineering - BIM coordination, 3D modelling and digital twin development to improve design accuracy, integration and future operational insight.
Why choose RED?
- 750+ engineers and technical specialists operating globally
- 20 years of experience delivering complex engineering projects
- 14 international offices providing local expertise globally
- Experience across extreme climates and challenging conditions
- Strong track record with 84% repeat client rate
- Award-winning designs recognised across multiple industries
- Sustainability integrated into every project from concept to delivery
- Certified ISO 5001, 9001, 14001, and 45001 processes
- Advanced in-house digital modelling and engineering tools
- CDM Principal Designer and health & safety expertise
RED's engineering teams work collaboratively with clients, design teams, developers, and main contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
From advisory work at the earliest stages, through various phases of design, into construction support, and finally commissioning - we're there to ensure technical excellence at every step.
Delivering better buildings through better engineering
Strong engineering turns buildings that work into buildings that perform. Our teams bring the technical depth, hands-on experience, and collaborative approach needed to deliver reliable, high-performing results.
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