Works Manager

Move Switzerland forward with us.

Works Manager

Renens VD

01.12.2026 or by arrangement

60-100%

104086

What awaits you.

Our unit is responsible for railway renewal projects. On a daily basis, we manage the planning and execution of railway track and track equipment works. As the project execution manager, you ensure proper monitoring of costs, quality, deadlines, and safety, from study to commissioning. You will work with many internal and external stakeholders to implement reliable and efficient works.

What you can influence.

• In this role as site manager, you ensure the completion of railway renewal projects in French-speaking Switzerland.
• You are responsible for planning materials, logistics, intervals, safety, personnel, and machinery for all your sites.
• You oversee the execution of works (including staff instruction, debriefing), as well as administrative follow-up (budget, SAP monitoring, external company tenders).
• On a daily basis, you collaborate closely with the installations manager, the project manager, internal SBB partners (interval management, wagon and machinery management, other internal partners), as well as various external partners.
• You coordinate the work of other technical departments, e.g. overhead lines, safety installations, cables, with development projects.
• You coordinate the work of other technical departments, including overhead lines, safety installations, and cables. You also handle the development of works.

What you bring.

• Your professional and personal background has enabled you to develop a strong team spirit, good collaboration skills with many stakeholders, and autonomy in your work.
• Over the years, you have gained at least initial experience in work management, ideally in the railway sector or civil engineering.
• You have training in construction. This position may be suitable for someone with either a vocational training certificate (CFC) or higher education (HES, CAS, university).
• You are proficient in French (level C1); good knowledge of German would be an asset.
• For this position, you may occasionally be required to work at night or on weekends, depending on site needs.

Your salary and social benefits.

We have a fair and progressive salary system and are actively committed to pay equality. Therefore, additional detailed information about the SBB salary system is transparently available. This position corresponds to requirement level H and entitles you to a level 1 regional allowance. Learn more about salary and social benefits .

Here is a good way to start.

Your desire to move Switzerland forward with us is our greatest motivation. Therefore, we do not require a cover letter for this position. However, if you wish, you may write to us via our application tool.

We do not accept any applications from placement agencies for this position.

About the position

Pierre-Yves Karp Phone +41 79 420 78 60