Head of Surveying Department (80 - 100%)

28 August 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join our dynamic team in urban surveying leadership! Embrace a role where your passion for measurement drives innovation and growth.

Tasks

Lead the surveying department with 10 staff and 4 trainees.
Support staff in daily challenges and foster team collaboration.
Shape and advance digital transformation in surveying processes.

Skills

Degree in geomatics (B.Sc/M.Sc) or geomatics technician FA required.
Strong expertise in official and engineering surveying methods.
Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

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About the job

Your passion beats for surveying? Are you looking for a leadership role in an urban environment? Are you authentic, socially competent and desire a broad range of activities? Then you are exactly right with us!

Your Tasks

Management of the Surveying Department with 10 employees and 4 apprentices
Participation in the management of the Geomatics and Surveying Office
Support and assistance to employees with daily challenges
Active shaping and further development of digital transformation processes in the field of surveying
Coordination and collaboration with other municipal departments and external stakeholders
Promotion of the personal development of employees

Your Profile

Training as a Geomatics Engineer (B.Sc/M.Sc) or Geomatics Technician FA
Extensive expertise and professional experience in official surveying, construction and engineering surveying as well as modern measurement and evaluation methods
Leadership experience and enjoyment in working with teams and the ability to support people and achieve common goals
Strong communication and organisational skills

What We Offer

Responsible and interesting tasks and activities
Pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated team
Tradition and innovation in perfect balance
Progressive working conditions and promotion of work-life balance
Further benefits can be found on our website.

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Henri Eisenbeiss, Head of the Geomatics and Surveying Office, +41 52 267 66 52.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.