Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Frankfurt, Germany

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. We now seek an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to be based out of our Frankfurt office.

• 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

• 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.