Senior Associate

Senior Associate – Project Management

Join Rider Levett Bucknall RLB as a Senior Associate in Project Management for the Logistics & Manufacturing sector. The role focuses on Germany and offers a hybrid working model across Frankfurt, Berlin, or Munich.

Why RLB?

We live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow – values that guide everything we do. We value your skills, talent and unique perspectives, and empower you to shape your career through challenging projects and a tailored training programme. Our inclusive culture, hybrid working and family‑friendly policies foster both personal and professional growth.

Role Overview

As a Senior Associate, you will build a new team, lead complex initiatives in Logistics, Manufacturing and Data Centres, and strategically contribute to business development. You will provide end‑to‑end project delivery, client engagement and help secure new and repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development – Build and manage a high‑performing team, define roles, mentor and foster collaboration.
• Project Delivery – Oversee projects across Logistics & Manufacturing and Data Centres, align with client objectives, manage timelines, budgets and governance.
• Client Engagement – Serve as primary point of contact, maintain relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Strategic Contribution – Support business development through proposals, presentations and networking.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Real Estate, Project Management or a related field.
• Professional Chartered qualification (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) preferred.

Experience

• Proven experience managing, leading and building teams.
• Project management delivery across multiple sectors.
• Experience in Logistics & Manufacturing sectors is desirable.
• Experience in Data Centres is beneficial.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

Behaviours

• Client‑focused, positive collaborator, shares knowledge freely and supports peers.
• Proactive and committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results.

Employee Benefits

• Hybrid working patterns and competitive maternity/paternity packages.
• Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and opportunity to purchase extra days.
• Health and wellness options – gym membership, cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Private healthcare insurance, dental and eye care vouchers.
• Continuous learning and development programme, including APC and in‑house mentoring.
• Season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects across sectors and regions.
• Team events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued and be challenged to reach their full potential. We support the communities we live and work in, ensuring our workforce reflects them. We commit to overcoming bias by recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting an inclusive workforce.

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