Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Frankfurt, Germany

Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Frankfurt, GermanyRED 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 ResponsibilitiesResponsible 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 bidsReviews 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 purposesSurveys tests and reports on existing mechanical installationsSpecifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirementsRepresents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teamsEnsure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standardsDay to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and provides advice to clientEnsures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegationLeads on the coordination of engineering servicesTakes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutionsSupport 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 perspectiveRole RequirementsBSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experienceMCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalentChartered Eng statusFluent German speaking and ideally fluent (professional working proficiency) in EnglishSignificant experience of specification design for a range of building typesSound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislationAppreciation & working knowledge of contract & business lawKnowledge of MS office applications word, excel etcAbility to use it based calculation and spreadsheet softwareGood understanding of bs standards/ international and German regulations/codes desirableExperience and understanding of invoicing and credit controlAbility to prioritise own workloadAbility to work to deadlinesLeadership & mentoring skillsPresentation skillsChairing/facilitation of meeting skillsBackground in consulting or construction preferred.Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.BenefitsRED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ serviceHoliday purchase and buy back schemeHybrid WorkingContributory company pension schemeHealthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)Non-contractual bonus awardsTraining sponsorshipCharity 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 restrictionsRED is a company of Tractebel.