FAQ: frequently asked questions about your career at seele

find out everything you need to know about your career at seele

Would you like to shape your professional future within an international company in the construction industry and contribute to extraordinary projects? Then a career at seele could be exactly what you are looking for. As a specialist in sophisticated façades and building envelopes, seele delivers technically complex projects around the world – from planning and design to manufacturing and installation.

Whether in design and engineering, project management, manufacturing, installation, administration, IT, materials management and logistics, or quality assurance and quality management – seele offers a wide range of career opportunities.

In our FAQs, we answer some of the most important questions about your career at seele. Find out more about our different fields of work, entry opportunities, workplaces, benefits, career development and international career prospects.

What does seele do?

The seele Group creates innovative façades and building envelopes for challenging construction projects around the world. Materials such as steel, glass, aluminium and membranes are used to create bespoke solutions. Around 1,100 employees work at seele on projects across the globe.

Many of these projects are technically highly complex and are developed for renowned architectural practices and companies. From initial planning and design through to fabrication and installation, different specialist departments work closely together. Step by step, their combined expertise brings exceptional building envelopes to life.

What career fields are available at seele?

Design & Engineering
This is where individual solutions for complex façades are developed. Areas include design and engineering, structural engineering, building physics, Research and Development, 3D visualisation and BIM.

Project Management
Project management brings together the different areas involved in a project. Project Managers (f/m/d) coordinate processes and keep track of schedules, costs and collaboration between all internal and external project stakeholders.

Manufacturing
In manufacturing, planned façade solutions and bespoke structures are brought to life. Technical understanding and practical skills are essential. Alongside automated processes and robotics, manual work also forms a part of everyday manufacturing. Materials such as steel and glass are commonly used, as well as aluminium, brass, plastics and membranes.

Installation
During installation, individual components are assembled on site to create the planned façades. Different specialist departments work closely together throughout the process. Installation concepts and planning are also part of this area. Depending on the project’s location, different local requirements and criteria must also be considered.

Administration
Commercial and organisational departments are also an important part of seele. These include Human Resources, Financial Accounting, Controlling, Sales and Marketing.

IT
IT supports digital processes across all areas of seele. This field covers a wide range of activities, including system administration, software development, data and process automation, and the implementation of AI.

Materials Management & Logistics
Purchasing, warehousing, shipping and materials management ensure that the required materials and components are available at the right place at the right time.

Quality Assurance & Quality Management
This area focuses on maintaining seele's high quality standards and continuously developing and improving processes.

How can you join seele?

There are several ways to join seele. In addition to advertised positions for direct entry, seele also offers apprenticeships in Germany and Austria as well as dual study programmes.

Working student positions, practical semesters and final theses, such as Bachelor or Master theses, can also provide opportunities to gain your first professional experience at seele.

If you cannot find a suitable advertised position, you can also submit a speculative application.

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What qualifications should you have for a job at seele?

The requirements depend on the specific position and field of work. In addition to professional qualifications, team spirit, commitment, strong communication skills and a willingness to take responsibility are particularly important.

As the roles at seele are very diverse, there is no single profile for a career at seele. What matters most is that your skills and interests are a good match for the position, that you bring team spirit and flexibility, and that you are excited to help us create the building envelopes and façades of tomorrow.

Can you also submit a speculative application?

Yes. If you cannot find a suitable advertised position, you are welcome to submit a speculative application to seele.

This allows you to introduce your interests and qualifications directly and explore together with seele whether there could be a suitable opportunity for you. You can find information about submitting a speculative application directly on our careers page.

What workplaces and equipment can you expect at seele?

At seele, we place great importance on providing a modern and pleasant working environment, for example in terms of indoor climate and lighting. Both office workplaces and production areas are appropriately equipped. In manufacturing, ergonomic standards and employee comfort are also taken into account.

What benefits does seele offer?

At seele, you can benefit from a range of services and offers. Please note that these may vary depending on your position and location.

Our benefits include, for example:

  • Modern and ergonomic workplaces
  • A staff restaurant at our Gersthofen site (Germany) or a lunch allowance at our Schörfling site (Austria) as well as free drinks (coffee and water)
  • Sports and team events, as well as health days
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Employee discounts in online shops and the retail sector
  • Bike leasing through JobRad
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How many days’ annual leave do you get at seele?

The number of days’ annual leave you are entitled to depends on the specific site where you are employed. At the Gersthofen site, for example, you are entitled to 30 days’ paid annual leave per year.

Can you work remotely at seele?

Whether you can work remotely depends on your role and the location where you’re based. Therefore, there’s no general answer to this question.

Are there opportunities for professional development at seele?

Yes. Personal and professional development plays an important role at seele. Training and development opportunities can focus on a wide range of topics, such as new software, Industry 4.0 or language courses. The development opportunities that are suitable and available to you depend on your location, your area of responsibility and your individual development goals.

Is it possible to change departments within seele?

Yes. With so many different areas across the company, there are various opportunities to develop your career within seele.

Our international structure and wide range of career fields allow you to explore new areas of work and develop professionally. Moving to another department within the company may also be possible.

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Where can you work for seele?

seele has a global presence. You can find all our international locations here.

You can find out which positions are currently available at each location by searching for jobs directly on our careers page.

If you work in installation, your place of work will depend on the project loaction.

Where are seele’s manufacturing sites located?

seele’s manufacturing sites are located in Gersthofen near Augsburg (Germany) and in Pilsen (Czech Republic).

How important are teamwork and collaboration at seele?

Teamwork is an important part of working at seele. Our different specialist departments work closely together – from design and development to manufacturing and installation, as well as project management, administration and IT.

Particularly when working on complex façade projects, collaboration between different specialists is essential. This is why team spirit, strong communication skills and commitment are important qualities for a career at seele.

How important are sustainability and innovation at seele?

seele works on technically demanding and innovative façade solutions and uses modern project management tools and efficient knowledge management.

Sustainability also plays an important role. When delivering projects, seele aims to work in a resource-efficient and energy-efficient way while keeping CO₂ emissions as low as possible. The recycling rate is over 90 %. Read more about sustainability at seele here.

How can you find a suitable job at seele?

On our careers page, you can search for current job opportunities and filter them by area of work and location. This allows you to search specifically for a position that matches your interests and qualifications.

If there is no suitable vacancy, you can also submit a speculative application to seele.

What is the application process at seele?

Once you have found a suitable position, you can apply directly through the relevant job advertisement. Alternatively, if you are interested in working at seele but there is currently no suitable advertised vacancy, you can submit a speculative application.

The following documents are required for an application:

  • Cover letter, including your salary expectations and availability
  • CV
  • Relevant certificates and references, where applicable

If you are applying for an apprenticeship or a dual study programme, we require:

  • A cover letter
  • CV
  • Your three most recent school reports
  • Confirmation of any completed internships, where applicable

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. Your documents will then be carefully reviewed.

If we believe that you could be a good fit for the position, we will invite you to an initial interview, either virtually or in person. Depending on the advertised position, a second interview with other members of the team or a supervisor may also follow.

If both sides can imagine working together and the conditions are right for everyone, the next step is signing your employment contract – and we will be delighted to welcome you to the seele team.

Do you have any further questions about your career at seele?

If you have any further questions about entry opportunities, career fields or current job vacancies at seele, you are also welcome to contact us using the contact details for the relevant locations.

Discover your opportunities at seele and become part of an international team helping to shape the future of façade construction!