Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
Department Head Street Space – Mobility Division (80 - 100%)
- 24 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Shape the streets of tomorrow in Winterthur: sustainable and innovative! Join a modern work environment with a strong commitment to change.
Tasks
- Lead and manage a team of five dedicated employees.
- Ensure quality and timely handling of municipal road studies.
- Develop and implement immediate traffic measures effectively.
Skills
- Degree in traffic or urban planning, civil engineering, or similar.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.
- Excellent communication abilities for diverse stakeholder engagement.
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About the job
Shape the streetscapes of tomorrow in Winterthur: city-compatible, climate-friendly and innovative! The paths within the administration are short, the willingness to change is great. We work on equal footing and in a modern working environment.Your Tasks
- Personnel and professional leadership of five employees
- Responsibility for the timely and budget-compliant processing, as well as quality of preliminary studies on municipal roads and for the traffic-related support of projects during the subsequent project phases up to execution
- Responsibility for the development of immediate traffic measures, including support for implementation
- Professional responsibility for traffic safety, traffic regulations, traffic support and advice on building projects and site developments
- Assessment of public enquiries and contact person for various interest groups on traffic matters
Your Profile
- University or university of applied sciences degree in traffic or spatial planning, civil engineering or comparable education
- Several years of experience in leading or coordinating teams or projects as well as enjoyment in promoting and further developing employees
- Experience in urban traffic and road projects
- Strong analytical, conceptual and organisational skills
- Proven communication skills and enjoyment in dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders
What We Offer
- Responsible leadership position with scope for design in a young and committed team that values open exchange, collaboration and appreciative communication
- Annual working time model, home office options and attractive part-time models for an optimal work-life balance
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Modern offices in a central location with excellent connections and urban flair
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Further benefits can be found on our website.
Contact
Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Herbert Elsener, Head of Mobility, +41 52 267 59 73.Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/
We look forward to receiving your online application.
