Head of the Geomatics Specialist Unit (m/f/d)

Move Switzerland forward with us.

Head of the Geomatics Specialist Unit (m/f/d)

Zurich-Altstetten / Olten / Renens / Bellinzona

01.11.2026 or by arrangement

60-100%

103893

What awaits you.

The "Planning and Renewal Projects" business sector is responsible for all construction projects of SBB Infrastructure related to the planning, modernisation and renewal of the SBB railway infrastructure. Every day, around 1800 employees work on implementing the requirements within more than 2000 construction projects. The "Engineering" business unit brings together key competencies in project management, contract acquisition and management, and stakeholder management with expertise in the areas of railway track, traction current, cables, railway access and technical installations (project study and execution) as well as geomatics, sustainability & environment and data management (competence centre). The "Geomatics" specialist unit within "Engineering" is responsible for the priority topics of alignment and surveying. It handles, on the one hand, the compliant project study of all track installations and track devices in compliance with financial requirements, and on the other hand, the acquisition, commissioning and support of surveying and monitoring services within projects. In the field of Building Information Modelling (BIM), geomatics plays a central role in capturing data on the existing state. The specialist unit is also responsible for updating and managing the classification system in the fixed installations database (DfA) (line network, track network, fixed points) as well as the quality of the track reference network. Become a member of a motivated and ambitious Engineering management team: contribute directly to the development of Switzerland's transport infrastructure, focusing on the use of innovative technologies and customer benefit.

What you can move.

• Within the "Engineering" business unit of Infrastructure, you lead the "Geomatics" specialist unit (around 50 employees). Together with your management team, you develop the specialist unit with a future-oriented perspective.
• Your main tasks include the direct leadership and coaching of four team leaders and one expert at the sites in Renens, Olten, Zurich-Altstetten and Bellinzona.
• You ensure the resources and competencies of the specialist unit and are responsible for the study and realisation of all planning and renewal projects within the "Geomatics" specialist unit safely, within cost, time and quality constraints.
• You actively contribute to an efficient project process through digitisation, harmonisation and standardisation of collaboration with internal and external partners.
• You are responsible for the specialised management of "Geomatics", represent the interests of SBB and the specialist unit, and are the contact person for internal and external stakeholders.
• As a member of the Engineering management team, you advise and support on strategy and design issues. You are also active in the sustainable, cultural and digital development of the entire business unit, both in terms of content and processes.

What you bring.

• Your ability to quickly grasp complex topics and your solution-oriented approach enable you to familiarise yourself rapidly with new thematic areas.
• You have good stakeholder management skills and communicate convincingly, skilfully and on an equal footing at all hierarchical levels. Due to your approachable attitude, you manage to convince even dissenting voices.
• As an experienced executive, you inspire people and teams. You also have several years of experience in railway construction and/or infrastructure construction as well as in managing complex projects.
• You have studied in a technical field. Additionally, you have completed further training in business management.
• Your experience in the field of geomatics complements your profile.
• You communicate fluently in German (C1). Good knowledge of French (level B2) is an advantage.

Your salary and social benefits.

We are actively committed to pay equality. This commitment is made in accordance with the Code of Obligations, taking into account a comparison with the team, the market and the sector.

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 have the option to write to us in our application tool.

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

About the position

Oliver Wittmeier, Head of Engineering Phone +41 79 619 51 38