Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Frankfurt, Germany

TRACTEBEL; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

23 days annual leave increasing to 28

Hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Non-contractual bonus awards

Training sponsorship

Zusammenfassung

TRACTEBEL is seeking an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer in Frankfurt. The successful candidate will manage major projects, ensuring compliance with design and engineering standards across various building types, along with responsibility for cost and profit diagnostics.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc/BEng in engineering, chartered status preferred, and fluency in German and English. The role includes contributing to innovative design solutions while benefiting from a competitive package including hybrid work and health schemes.

Qualifikationen

• BSc/BEng in an appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types.

Aufgaben

• Manage development, design, and coordination of engineering project services.
• Carry out cost and profit diagnosis on projects.
• Ensure engineering calculations meet required standards.

Kenntnisse

Fluent German

Professional working proficiency in English

Specification design experience

Leadership and mentoring

Good presentation skills

Ausbildung

BSc/BEng in an appropriate engineering discipline

MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC with appropriate experience

Chartered Engineer status preferred

Tools

MS Office applications

Calculation and spreadsheet software

Jobbeschreibung

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 and managing the development, design, and coordination of engineering project services for mechanical installations, systems, equipment, and facilities across a range 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, preparing project reports for management, clients, 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 the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams, and contractors.
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
• Day‑to‑day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and providing advice to, clients.
• 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.
• Supports 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 an appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC with appropriate experience or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Fluent German speaking and professional working proficiency in English.
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types.
• Sound knowledge and working application of key health and safety issues and legislation.
• Appreciation and working knowledge of contract and business law.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to use calculation and spreadsheet software.
• Good understanding of BS standards, international and German regulations and codes desirable.
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Chairing and facilitation of meetings.
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days over five years’ service.
• Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Healthcare scheme (company‑funded cover depends on level).
• Non‑contractual bonus awards.
• Training sponsorship.
• Charity volunteering leave.
• Wellness days and initiatives.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

This role will ideally suit those with the right to live and work in Germany without restrictions.