Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Frankfurt, Germany

In this role you will lead mechanical design projects from FR Frankfurt office, coordinating multi-disciplinary services to deliver low-energy, compliant building solutions. You’ll drive project delivery, manage client interfaces, and mentor junior staff within a global consultancy. You’ll work on feasibility, design development, and compliance while supporting the RED project delivery process. This is a chance to shape high-impact, sustainable building projects for a growing international practice.

• 23 days annual leave
• hybrid working
• contributory pension scheme
• healthcare scheme
• training sponsorship
• volunteering leave

• Lead major projects and manage project services coordination for mechanical/electrical installations
• Perform cost/fee diagnosis, feasibility studies and bid preparation
• Adjust schedules and track status based on project needs and stakeholder input
• Prepare management and client reports
• Develop specifications for controls and operating systems for building services
• Survey and report on existing installations
• Ensure drawings and calculations meet standards and customer requirements
• Represent the company at technical meetings with clients and teams
• Monitor risk and performance through internal controls
• Coordinate engineering services and integrate engineering concepts
• Support project delivery per RED processes (PM, QA/QC, financial management)

• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Chartered Eng status
• Fluent German; English professional working proficiency
• Significant experience in specification design for diverse building types
• Knowledge of health and safety issues and legislation
• Understanding of contract and business law
• Proficiency with MS Office and calculation/spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of standards (BS, international, German)
• Experience with invoicing and credit control
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Leadership and mentoring skills; presentation and facilitation abilities
• Background in consulting or construction; understanding of international operations

• leadership
• mentoring
• presentation skills
• specification design for building services
• coordination of engineering services
• development of controls and operating systems specifications