FAQ's

What does ECE stand for?

The three upper-case letters used to stand for the name of the company, Einkaufs-Center-Entwicklung.

Founded by Werner Otto in 1965, the company operated in lots of fields from the beginning. Because planning and building offices had nothing to do with the company name “Einkaufs-Center-Entwicklung” (shopping centre development), and because using the term “shopping centre” at an office construction site might have raised a few eyebrows, the company very soon became ECE Projektmanagement. Or, quite simply, ECE.

What does ECE do?

ECE develops, realises, leases and manages innovative shopping centres, offices, specialised real estate and city districts such as Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz or in Augsburg. ECE has specialists in all the fields relating to real estate – all under one roof, from developing the initial idea to long-term management.

What careers are available at ECE?

ECE has specialists in every field:
Property developers, architects, engineers, leasing managers, centre managers, IT and organisational specialists, lawyers, finance and tax experts,  PR specialists.

How long has ECE been building shopping centres?

We’re the European market leader, and our success story begins with the opening of the Franken-Center in Nuremberg in 1969. Projects such as Galeria Krakowska in Poland, Potsdamer Platz Arkaden and Eastgate in Berlin are well known throughout Europe. ECE is also tapping into growing, dynamic new markets in central Europe, Russia, Turkey and the Middle East.

When do the training programmes at ECE start?

You can begin at any time. We are flexible and not restricted by starting dates.

What type of application do you prefer?

Ideally, we would prefer to receive your application via our online form. However, should you lack the technical resources, that’s no problem. We would be delighted to receive your application by post too.

Am I too old to apply to ECE?

We guarantee our applicants and employees equal opportunities, and follow a corporate policy that prevents any personal discrimination. We make sure that all applicants and employees are treated equally, and that no one is discriminated against due to age, race, skin colour, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, pregnancy or disability. Our goal is give everyone the chance to make the most of their potential.

What city will I work in?

If you apply to our central divisions, you will work in Hamburg. Depending on your responsibilities, you may be required to travel.
If you apply for centre management, you must be willing to relocate to a new location which could be anywhere in Germany. We can only tell you where you will be located after the training programme.

Do you cover travel costs for the interview?

Even if the interview does not end in employment, ECE reimburses the applicant’s costs associated with the interview.
Travel costs are reimbursed, and accommodation can be reimbursed too (please discuss with us).

Those driving to an interview may ask to be reimbursed, based on the taxable distance in kilometres.
If you travel by train, second-class return tickets are reimbursed.