Specialist Recruitment for 
Telecoms, Energy and
Data Centre
Infrastructure.

RIZE Recruitment delivers compliant specialist hiring solutions across telecommunications, energy and data centre infrastructure. We support organisations building, powering and connecting critical markets with freelance, labour-leased and permanent talent across Germany, DACH, the UK and wider Europe.

Transforming
talent into impact

Industry experts in recruitment for technology

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20+ years helping organisations secure specialist talent in complex, regulated markets.

We specialise in telecoms, energy and data centres - experts fuelling digital and energy change.

With our international network, we provide talent solutions powered by insight and compliance expertise.

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100% strategic - built on relationships, not transactions, guiding better hiring decisions.

Our 360° talent mapping ensures timely, precise hiring across entire ecosystems.

Who We Work With

We partner with some of the world’s most recognised organisations in telecoms, energy and data centres. From global innovators to emerging enterprises, our clients rely on RIZE for precise, compliant, and high-value recruitment that drives lasting results.

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We connect talented professionals with industry-leading organisations and early-stage businesses. Explore our latest roles in telecoms, energy and data centre.

July 2026
Head of Solutions - Dusseldorf

Lead Solution Manager – Open RAN / RAN Networks Location: Düsseldorf, Germany Working Model: Hybrid Start Date: Target start from 1st August Salary & Benefits: Highly competitive salary with a market-leading employee benefits scheme Languages: English essential, German advantageous Eligibility: EU passport required Opportunity Overview We are supporting a leading global telecoms technology vendor on a confidential search for an experienced Lead Solution Manager to support a major Open RAN programme with one of Germany’s leading mobile network operators. This is a senior customer-facing role focused mainly on pre-sales, solution management and technical customer engagement. The successful candidate will play an important role in explaining the vendor’s RAN/Open RAN solution, supporting customer discussions, and identifying opportunities to optimise and improve the overall RAN solution where appropriate. The position offers excellent visibility with senior stakeholders, including C-level customer contacts, and will act as a key link between the customer, the local project team and the vendor’s international R&D function at head office. Key Responsibilities Act as the main solution management and technical point of contact for the customer. Support pre-sales activity, technical presentations, workshops and solution discussions. Explain RAN and Open RAN solution capabilities to customer stakeholders. Work closely with R&D teams at head office to align customer needs with product and solution capability. Identify areas to optimise, enhance and improve the RAN solution. Maintain strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders and C-level contacts. Coordinate communication between local teams, customer stakeholders and international technical teams. Represent the business professionally in strategic, commercial and technical discussions. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of RAN networks and experience working in a senior customer-facing technical, solution management, pre-sales or solution architecture role. Candidates should have experience with major RAN vendors such as Nokia, Huawei or Ericsson. Experience in Open RAN environments would be highly advantageous, particularly with companies such as Mavenir, Rakuten Symphony or similar Open RAN vendors. Required Experience Strong technical knowledge of RAN networks. Experience in solution management, pre-sales, technical sales, solution architecture or a similar role. Background working with RAN solutions from Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson or similar vendors. Ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to customers. Experience managing senior stakeholders and customer relationships. Comfortable working with international R&D, product or engineering teams. Fluent English. EU passport holder. Based near Düsseldorf or willing to relocate. Advantageous Experience Open RAN project experience. Experience with Mavenir, Rakuten Symphony or similar Open RAN vendors. German language skills. Experience supporting major mobile operators. Previous experience in a fast-moving, start-up style or international vendor environment.

€180,000 per annum
Dusseldorf , Germany
July 2026
Freileitungs Bauleiter

• Planung, Koordination, Dokumentation und Management von Freileitungsprojekten in Norddeutschland • Erstellung und Überwachung von Bauzeitplänen • Erstellung und Aktualisierung von Arbeitsberechnungen • Vorbereitung und Einleitung der Vergabe von Planungs- und Bauleistungen • Koordination der Planungs- und Baubeteiligten bis zur Fertigstellung • Durchführung von Kosten-, Termin- und Qualitätskontrollen

Germany
June 2026
O&M Manager (m/f/d)

O&M Manager (m/w/d) Gestalten Sie die Zukunft der Energieinfrastruktur mit Für ein wachsendes Unternehmen im Bereich Energieinfrastruktur suchen wir einen erfahrenen O&M Manager (m/w/d), der den Aufbau und die Weiterentwicklung des Service- und Gewährleistungsbereichs aktiv mitgestaltet. In dieser Position übernehmen Sie Verantwortung für den langfristigen Betrieb sowie die technische Betreuung komplexer Hochspannungsanlagen und tragen dazu bei, höchste Qualitätsstandards über den gesamten Lebenszyklus der Projekte sicherzustellen. Ihre Aufgaben Steuerung und Nachverfolgung von Gewährleistungs- und Instandhaltungsmaßnahmen Ansprechpartner für Kunden bei technischen Fragestellungen sowie Reklamationen und Gewährleistungsfällen Koordination interner Teams sowie externer Dienstleister zur schnellen und nachhaltigen Fehlerbehebung Entwicklung wirtschaftlicher und technisch sinnvoller Lösungsansätze bei Störungen und Mängeln Analyse wiederkehrender Fehlerbilder sowie Ableitung von Verbesserungsmaßnahmen für zukünftige Projekte Verantwortung für Budgetplanung, Kostenkontrolle und Forecasts im Service- und Gewährleistungsbereich Sicherstellung einer vollständigen Dokumentation und transparenten Nachverfolgung sämtlicher Serviceaktivitäten Unterstützung bei Ausschreibungen und Angeboten im Bereich Wartung und Betriebsführung Planung und Koordination von Wartungs- und Instandhaltungsarbeiten an Hochspannungsanlagen Steuerung operativer Serviceprojekte inklusive Ressourcen- und Einsatzplanung Ihr Profil Mehrjährige Erfahrung im Bereich Energieinfrastruktur, idealerweise im Neu-, Um- oder Ausbau von Umspannwerken oder Hochspannungsleitungen Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Elektrotechnik, Energietechnik oder einer vergleichbaren Fachrichtung Fundierte Kenntnisse elektrischer Energieversorgungssysteme und deren Betrieb Erfahrung mit technischen Regelwerken, Beschaffungsprozessen und gesetzlichen Anforderungen im deutschen Energiesektor Kenntnisse in Risiko-, Lieferanten- und Vertragsmanagement von Vorteil Verhandlungssichere Deutschkenntnisse (mindestens B2); Englisch und/oder Polnisch sind willkommen Reisebereitschaft innerhalb Deutschlands Strukturierte, eigenverantwortliche Arbeitsweise sowie Freude daran, Prozesse weiterzuentwickeln und Verantwortung zu übernehmen

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Here at RIZE we don’t
just recruit, we advise.

Our consultants work closely with clients to avoid costly hiring mistakes, improve workforce planning, and build teams that deliver.

This consultative approach underpins our long-standing relationships, including a 20-year partnership with one of our earliest clients.

We operate
with precision.

Our model is strategic, consultative and built for long-term value.
We work with global leaders such as Google, Ericsson, Nokia, 1&1, UGG and E.ON companies, demonstrating our ability to deliver at the highest levels across regulated markets.

We ensure the best when working with us. 

Market Specialists

We’re specialists who understand your technology and market.

The Right
People & Roles

We get the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles.

Vetted Candidates

Fully referenced, qualified candidates who stay the course. 

Law & Risk Compliance

Compliant solutions that protect you from legal, tax and immigration risks

Trusted by
Industry Leaders

We deliver specialist talent that drives performance. With every Account Manager bringing a wealth of recruitment experience, we are trusted to deliver the right people quickly, compliantly and without compromise.

How we
make it work.

WHITEPAPER

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Team of Specialists

Meet our recruitment team - a group of passionate, people-focused professionals dedicated to connecting the right talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're a candidate seeking your next move or an employer looking to grow your team, we’re here to help every step of the way.

We provide real results.

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