Project Manager (Mechanical)

Rider Levett Bucknall; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday

Health & wellbeing

Private healthcare

APC mentoring

Season ticket loan

Diverse project exposure

Social responsibility

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall is seeking a Project Manager (Mechanical) to lead Data Centre projects from inception through to handover. The role is based in Frankfurt with hybrid working patterns and involves coordinating cross-disciplinary teams to deliver complex data centre schemes.

Ideal candidates will have construction-related degrees, Data Centre experience, and a proven ability to manage projects with senior leadership support.

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience is required.
• Data Centre experience.
• Ability to manage a project from inception to post-completion with senior management support.
• Understanding technical aspects of project delivery from inception to post-completion and ability to promote solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of Data Centre projects with a view to securing repeat business.
• Proactive management of multi-disciplinary internal and external teams.
• Implementation and management of a change control process.
• Coordination of the testing and commissioning process prior to handover.
• Assist Associates in managing the Data Centre Project management team including line management duties where applicable.
• Support development of targeted marketing material, bid documents, capability statements and attend networking events relating to Data Centres.

Education

Construction related degree

Job description

Project Manager (Mechanical)

Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Berlin

Description

Title: Project Manager (Mechanical)

Discipline: Project Management

Industry: Data Centre

Location: Frankfurt, Germany (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting a Project Manager (Mechanical) with consultancy Data Centre experience to join a client focused team in Frankfurt, Germany to help develop and drive our Data Centre capability. This is an exciting opportunity to join and strengthen our team. RLB’s Data Centre team works on wide range of projects including new build, fit out, refurbishment and capacity upgrades. This role presents an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for providing all services relating to project management on Data Centre project.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead and oversee the successful delivery of Data Centre projects with a view to securing repeat business.
• Proactive management of multi-disciplinary internal and external teams.
• Implementation and management of a change control process.
• Coordination of the testing and commissioning process prior to handover.
• To assist Associates in the management of the Data Centre Project management team including line management duties where applicable.
• To support development of targeted marketing material, bid documents, capability statements and attend networking events relating to Data Centres.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Construction related degree or a similar construction related qualification

Experience

• Construction Industry Experience required.
• Data Centre experience.
• Ability to manage a project from inception to post completion with senior management support, obtaining positive written client feedback.
• Understanding technical aspects of project delivery from inception to post-completion and is able to identify and promote solutions.

Behaviours

• Recognised as a positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

RLB Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

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