Head of Mattertal Tunnel (m/f/d), 80-100%

12 September 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Glis (Glisergrund)

Job summary

Join BVZ Holding, home to Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and more. Be part of a passionate team providing top-notch guest experiences.

Tasks

Lead the Mattertal Tunnel project from planning to commissioning.
Manage an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with external partners.
Ensure project compliance with budget, timelines, and quality standards.

Skills

Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, plus project management experience.
Strong technical understanding of rail infrastructure and mobility.
Excellent communication and leadership skills in construction projects.

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About the job

Your Drive

The core of BVZ Holding consists of the railway company Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and the international top brands Gornergrat Bahn and Glacier Express. Passionate and qualified employees form the foundation of our success. Every day, around 700 employees are committed to providing our guests with a first-class experience. We live diversity and share one thing in common:Emotions are our drive. What is your drive? For the Mattertal Tunnel, which will in future ensure the year-round public transport connection between Täsch and Zermatt, we rely on BIM in planning. For this, we are looking for a proactive personality in Brig/Glisergrund and/or Täsch/Zermatt as Head of Mattertal Tunnel (m/f/d).

Your Field of Activity

You take on the overall project management on behalf of the client for the Mattertal Tunnel project from planning through execution to commissioning
You lead an interdisciplinary team of internal employees and external partner companies and actively participate in the management team of the Infrastructure department
You lead, coordinate and supervise planning, tendering and construction work and are responsible for communication with authorities and external stakeholders
You ensure project execution according to the project management concept of the BVZ/MGB group and ensure that budget, deadlines and quality are met, and take on contract and change management
You contribute to other railway infrastructure projects mainly in the field of tunnel construction (depending on availability)

Your Profile

You have a degree as a civil or electrical engineer from a university / university of applied sciences or a comparable qualification – ideally complemented by further training in business administration and project management.
Proven professional experience in managing large construction projects, ideally in tunnel and railway construction, is a must
You have a very good technical understanding, sound knowledge of railway infrastructure and a great interest in the mobility of the future.
You bring a lot of initiative, implementation strength, a networked and pronounced entrepreneurial mindset and high social competence
You are a winning person with good communication skills
As a resilient personality with a reliable working style, you have already demonstrated your leadership and project management experience in a similar industry.

Your Benefits

A challenging key role for one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the history of MGBahn
High scope for design and building a team in a multidisciplinary environment
Collaboration with committed professionals and decision-makers
Flexible working from on the move and from home possible
GA-FVP and other attractive benefits for you and your family

Motivation letters are a thing of the past! We look forward to your short and concise answers to the following questions:

What drives you to take on this role as Head of Mattertal Tunnel at MGBahn?
What is important to you in a team?
You are unique! What should we definitely know about you?