Zürich
Department Head Specialities (m/f/d)
- 21 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 140 000 - 145 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
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Department Head Specialities (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF140,000 - 145,000Our client is an established company in the field of technical solutions for buildings, infrastructure, and energy. The company offers comprehensive services and systems for various technical requirements and supports projects from planning through to implementation and maintenance.
Technical competence, customer orientation, and practical collaboration characterise the working environment. You can expect a versatile environment with interdisciplinary cooperation, personal responsibility, and opportunities for professional development.
Role:
On behalf of the client, we are looking for an entrepreneurially minded leader as Department Head: Building Technology / Data Centres & Special Systems to build and further develop a technically demanding business unit. You combine leadership, project business, and business development and develop customer-specific solutions for data centres, district heating, as well as complex energy and special systems. In addition to technical and personnel management, you are responsible for acquiring new projects and expanding existing customer relationships. The position offers a high degree of creative freedom at the interface of building technology, energy infrastructure, and entrepreneurial development.
Responsibilities:
Technical, organisational, and personnel leadership as well as further development of the Specialities division
Strategic expansion of the business field around data centres, district heating, energy centres, and special systems
Leadership and development of project managers, planners, and technical specialists
Active acquisition of projects and mandates as well as sustainable development of existing customer relationships
Technical and conceptual consulting of clients and customers on complex building technology and infrastructure projects
Development of economically and technically robust plant, energy, and supply concepts
Responsibility for project portfolio, resource planning, utilisation, and economic targets of the department
Support and control of demanding projects regarding costs, deadlines, quality, and technical risks
Coordination of interdisciplinary interfaces between HVAC, electrical, automation, energy supply, and structural infrastructure
Participation in offers, calculations, contract negotiations, and presentations
Building and further development of processes, standards, and technical competencies within the division
Ensuring relevant quality, occupational safety, and environmental standards
Qualifications:
Technical basic training in building technology, HVAC, or energy/supply technology
Further education as certified technician HF, FH engineer, or comparable higher technical qualification
Several years of experience in project management and/or leadership within the building technology or construction industry
Solid planning expertise in HVAC, energy, or technical infrastructure systems
Experience with data centres, district heating, energy centres, or special systems is an advantage
Proven competence in acquisition, customer consulting, calculation, and economic project management
Very good knowledge of the Swiss building technology and planning sector as well as relevant norms and standards
Benefits:
- Participation in health measures: Discount on fitness subscriptions at PUREGYM, supplementary social benefits, free access to the Kinastic health app, stress prevention: stress analysis and training to strengthen mental health, advantages in insurance, pension, and individual consulting at Helvetia
- Coaching and mentoring
- Contribution or takeover of mobile phone and notebook
- Contribution or takeover of company car: Exclusive BMW full leasing offer with special conditions, attractive fleet conditions for private vehicle acquisition, Shell and BP special conditions
- Flexible working hours: 40 hours per week
- Good transport connections and accessibility
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Above-average holidays and days off: 5 - 6 weeks of vacation
- Attractive training and development opportunities: Exciting career prospects, internal academy with diverse courses, financial support for external training, free language courses in over ten languages
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- International environment: In 70 countries and at 30 locations
- Attractive employee discounts: Up to 78% discount on internet, TV and mobile subscriptions from Sunrise, 10% discount in all Coop restaurants, attractive partner offer from BRACK.CH, weekly "Brands for Employees" benefits and twice yearly exclusive premium brand offers at Premium Brand Solutions, building materials at preferential prices
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Work location
Zurich