Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Head of Road Region 80 - 100%
- 24 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as the Leiter/-in Strassenregion. Shape the urban area around Zurich Airport!
Tasks
- Lead a dynamic team of 45 in infrastructure and maintenance.
- Engage with communities and stakeholders for sustainable development.
- Drive innovation and manage diverse projects in civil engineering.
Skills
- Degree in civil engineering or related field; leadership experience required.
- Strong negotiation skills to address various stakeholder needs.
- Proficient in sustainability and modern construction methods.
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About the job
plan | build | maintain
Building Department Canton of Zurich
80 - 100%
By arrangement
Head of Road Region
Would you like to shape the dynamic and urban region around Zurich Airport with around 45 employees and in close cooperation with the municipalities? As Head of Road Region, you are responsible for both the structural and operational road maintenance as well as the further development of the transport infrastructure. If you are enthusiastic about a varied range of tasks at the interface between construction activities, leadership and politics, you are in the right place with us.
What you will achieve with us
- You lead the road region with around 45 employees in two maintenance districts and bear overall responsibility for the operation and maintenance of our transport facilities as well as the implementation of road construction projects
- As owner of the state roads, you maintain dialogue with municipalities, authorities and the public and act as the central contact person
- Together with your project managers, you prioritise, control and realise maintenance projects throughout the entire project cycle
- You drive innovations in civil engineering forward and further develop standards for sustainable and economical road maintenance
- You actively participate as a member of the management of the Road Inspectorate
What you bring with you
- You are experienced in dealing with various stakeholders and can skilfully address different concerns
- Your strong negotiation skills enable you to find good solutions for the parties involved
- You have several years of leadership experience and know how to successfully lead and develop operational teams as well as project managers
- You have a completed degree as a civil engineer or a comparable qualification as well as solid professional experience in civil engineering
- You recognise developments in civil engineering early and actively promote topics such as sustainability, digitalisation or new construction methods
How we inspire you
You take responsibility for the fastest-growing region in the Canton of Zurich. Whether expanding transport infrastructure, complex maintenance projects or the further development of an urban-shaped region – your decisions have direct effects on the mobility of the Zurich population. You benefit from great scope for design and a good network within the administration and beyond cantonal borders.
Your contact
Christof Kamm
Road Inspector
043 257 68 24
Road Inspector
043 257 68 24
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About us
Roundabout or traffic light? Cycle path or cycle lane? More trees and less sealing. Bus priority and safe pedestrian paths. Speed 50 or speed 30? We deal with such topics daily and provide answers. At the Civil Engineering Office (TBA), we shape the future face of the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave your mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you make an important contribution to shaping the Canton of Zurich. Are you interested in this responsible and versatile challenge?
Do you want to leave your mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you make an important contribution to shaping the Canton of Zurich. Are you interested in this responsible and versatile challenge?
We offer…
Meaningful work
Scope for design
Responsible activity
Team
Good social benefits (pension fund)
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview
Assessment centre
Final decision