Construction Manager (m/f/d)

Join Fastned at the forefront of the electric vehicle and charging infrastructure revolution in Europe! As our new Construction Manager in cologne, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to fostering a purpose-driven, fun workplace where employees thrive while making a difference for our planet. At Fastned you can directly contribute to combating climate change by accelerating the transition to electric mobility. Together with 300+ colleagues from over 40 nationalities, spread across 10 countries, we have the ambition to build a European network of fast charging stations. We focus on prime locations where electric drivers can charge their vehicles with energy from the sun and wind. What sets us apart is our focus on reliability, sustainability and clean energy. We have recently been awarded “Best Charging Network” in the UK, France and the Netherlands, further establishing Fastned as the leading player in the field. If you’re ready to drive change in the energy transition, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Your role:

As a construction manager, you’ll receive a thorough onboarding and then take the lead - together with your team - to ensure our fast charging stations are built on time and meet the highest quality standards

In this role you’ll:

• Take charge of planning, tendering, and managing the construction of our large, cutting-edge charging stations across Germany.

• Work closely with our expansion team, architects, and project managers to make each build a success

• Oversee contractors on-site, keep construction on track, and ensure everything meets our high quality standards

• Travel regularly to construction sites—this is a hands-on role where your presence makes the difference

• Once a station is up and running, hand it over to our Operations team for the next chapter

E-mobility is new territory for you, or you’d like to deepen your knowledge? 

No problem! As part of your onboarding, you’ll take part in engaging workshops where you’ll learn everything you need to know about electric mobility and fast charging infrastructure.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for a Construction Manager who enjoys taking ownership and making things happen. You’re hands-on, work well with others, and are excited to be part of a growing industry where you can learn more about e-mobility and fast charging infrastructure.

Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

• A degree (in architecture, civil engineering, electrical engineering, etc.) or relevant vocational training (e.g. construction technician), combined with at least 3 years of experience in construction (civil, structural, roadworks, electrical, or similar).

• Proven experience managing construction projects and familiarity with tendering processes and the VOB (German Construction Contract Procedures).

• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills to coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel to construction sites across Germany.

• Fluent German (near native-level) and excellent English, both written and spoken.
  

Join us in building a better future!

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. Our benefits include:

Our benefits include:

• Stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation.

• Attractive Pension plan (fully covered by Fastned).

• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.

• You get access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all charging expenses covered).

• 29 holidays. Additionally, we give you 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you.

• Daily lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations.

• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees.

• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.

Interested?
Apply now — we’d love to get to know you!

If you have any questions about your application, feel free to contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@fastned.nl.

At Fastned, we believe in equal opportunity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversities, disabilities, parental statuses — or any other trait that makes you uniquely you.