Head of the Works Department

About the job

Purpose of the role:

Define and uphold the long-term strategic vision of the Works Department, particularly in the areas of the road network, water management, and public lighting. Ensure its implementation, monitoring, and development, while managing the department's activities and advising the Municipality on strategic and operational decisions.

Main tasks:

• Lead, organise and develop the department's activities, ensuring the management of human, financial and material resources.
• Define and implement development, maintenance and renewal strategies for municipal infrastructure.
• Manage projects related to the road network, water management and public lighting, from planning to completion.
• Prepare budgets, investment plans and ensure the financial monitoring of the department.
• Advise and support the Municipality in decision preparation, notably through the drafting of reports, recommendations and technical notes.
• Coordinate projects with municipal services, regional and inter-municipal partners, as well as cantonal and federal authorities.
• Guarantee the quality of services, compliance with legal bases, technical standards, public procurement procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain relations with the public and follow up on requests relevant to the department.

Your profile:

• Higher education from EPF or HES in civil engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar field, with proven team leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of legal bases and technical standards applicable to the areas of activity.
• Excellent mastery of public procurement procedures and good understanding of public administration operations.
• Proven skills in project management, strategic planning, coordination and financial management.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, anticipation and writing skills.
• Leadership, sense of responsibility, integrity and ability to unite teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation ability and capacity to collaborate transversally with diverse stakeholders.
• Initiative, autonomy, organisational skills and public service orientation.
• Proficiency in common IT tools and a category B driving licence.

Full details in the specification document

Start date: immediate or to be agreed

Please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas) by 18 November 2026 via the Job'up platform or by post to:

Municipal Administration Human Resources Department Rte de Lausanne 16 PO Box 35 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne

Applications sent by email will not be considered in the selection process.