État de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
Head of the Operations Department
- 25 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
SBAT151
Building Services (SBAT)
SBAT is responsible for managing the State's real estate assets.
We ensure their maintenance, upkeep, and renovation or redevelopment works. As the representative of the Project Owner (MO), we actively participate in the planning and execution of new constructions or major transformations.
Your missions
As head of the Operations Department, you guarantee the optimal operation of buildings and premises owned or leased by the State, in accordance with the service strategy and objectives of efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
In this capacity, you manage a team composed of an Energy and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) manager, a database manager, and approximately 75 concierge staff.
You define and implement the building operation strategy, oversee processes, resources, and the department's budget, while ensuring its financial management.
Simultaneously, you develop the energy efficiency strategy, supervise energy and water procurement as well as consumption monitoring.
As guarantor of service quality, you ensure compliance with public procurement regulations and contribute to the development of facility management as well as the digital transformation of the service.
Your profile
Holder of a federal diploma in facility management leadership or an equivalent qualification, you also hold a MAS in Energy and Sustainable Development in the Built Environment or an equivalent qualification. A CAS in energy efficiency contracts is an additional asset.
You have at least five years of experience in a similar role, including team leadership, as well as solid experience in building operations and technical facility management.
With strong knowledge of energy, water, energy efficiency, and energy procurement, you are also proficient in public procurement and common office software.
Recognised for your management skills, organisational sense, and ability to lead cross-functional projects, you demonstrate excellent analytical skills, strong writing and interpersonal abilities, as well as a genuine capacity to unite teams and drive change.
We offer you
Information
Mr Jean-Michel Deicher, Head of Service and Cantonal Architect, tel. 032 889 44 29
Ms Nadine Melzani, HR Manager, tel. 032 889 43 03
Working for the State
Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.
Application deadline: 15 September 2026
Salary: Grade 11
Start date: 1 April 2027
Building Services (SBAT)
SBAT is responsible for managing the State's real estate assets.
We ensure their maintenance, upkeep, and renovation or redevelopment works. As the representative of the Project Owner (MO), we actively participate in the planning and execution of new constructions or major transformations.
Your missions
As head of the Operations Department, you guarantee the optimal operation of buildings and premises owned or leased by the State, in accordance with the service strategy and objectives of efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
In this capacity, you manage a team composed of an Energy and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) manager, a database manager, and approximately 75 concierge staff.
You define and implement the building operation strategy, oversee processes, resources, and the department's budget, while ensuring its financial management.
Simultaneously, you develop the energy efficiency strategy, supervise energy and water procurement as well as consumption monitoring.
As guarantor of service quality, you ensure compliance with public procurement regulations and contribute to the development of facility management as well as the digital transformation of the service.
Your profile
Holder of a federal diploma in facility management leadership or an equivalent qualification, you also hold a MAS in Energy and Sustainable Development in the Built Environment or an equivalent qualification. A CAS in energy efficiency contracts is an additional asset.
You have at least five years of experience in a similar role, including team leadership, as well as solid experience in building operations and technical facility management.
With strong knowledge of energy, water, energy efficiency, and energy procurement, you are also proficient in public procurement and common office software.
Recognised for your management skills, organisational sense, and ability to lead cross-functional projects, you demonstrate excellent analytical skills, strong writing and interpersonal abilities, as well as a genuine capacity to unite teams and drive change.
We offer you
- A stimulating, dynamic, and meaningful working environment.
- The opportunity to join a significant and influential institution in society.
- The possibility to develop creative solutions to the major challenges of our time.
Information
Mr Jean-Michel Deicher, Head of Service and Cantonal Architect, tel. 032 889 44 29
Ms Nadine Melzani, HR Manager, tel. 032 889 43 03
Working for the State
Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.
Application deadline: 15 September 2026
Salary: Grade 11
Start date: 1 April 2027
