Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Frankfurt, Germany

RED Engineering Design; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare Scheme

Training sponsorship

Volunteer days

Job summary

RED Engineering Design in Frankfurt seeks an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to lead major projects and coordinate mechanical services design across diverse building types. The role requires strong team leadership, client liaison, and a hands-on approach to design reviews and feasibility studies.

The candidate should hold a BSc/BEng in engineering with Chartered Eng status and be fluent in German, with professional English.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coordinating multiple projects in building services or mechanical installations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with clients and internal teams.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and manage delivery to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Run major projects and lead a team in design and coordination of mechanical services.
• Prepare feasibility studies and fee bids; diagnose project cost and profitability.
• Produce reports for management and clients; ensure standards and regulations are met.
• Develop and specify controls, instrumentation, and operating systems for building services.
• Coordinate with customers, professionals, and contractors in technical meetings.
• Manage risk, schedule, and internal controls; monitor project progress.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

BSc/BEng in engineering

Chartered Eng status

Job description

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 Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to be based out of our Frankfurt office.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for running of Major projects. Takes Team Management role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (majority of building types)
• Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of fee bids
• 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 mechanical installations
• 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
• Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and provides advice to client
• Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services
• 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 have sufficient equivalent experience
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent
• Chartered Eng status
• Fluent German speaking and ideally fluent (professional working proficiency) in English
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types
• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
• Appreciation & working knowledge of contract & business law
• Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc
• Ability to use it based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of bs standards/ international and German regulations/codes desirable
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Leadership & mentoring skills
• Presentation skills
• Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.

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 leaveWellness 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 Germany without restrictions

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