Deputy Head of Department at 80 - 100%

About the job

Your main tasks : Job description

• Support the Head of Department in managing the Heritage and Energy Service (SPES) and act as deputy in their absence.
• Participate in the planning and management of the service's activities, as well as in the supervision and monitoring of staff.
• Ensure the administrative and financial follow-up of the service: operating budget, management report, accounts and invoice control.
• Contribute to the preparation of documents intended for political authorities and relations with the Municipality.
• Manage real estate projects for transformation and renovation, from study to completion of works, ensuring cost, deadline and quality monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and requirements for municipal heritage buildings and installations.
• Contribute to the development of processes and tools for managing real estate assets.

Your background :

• You hold an EPFL Master’s degree in architecture or engineering, or a HES diploma – REG A or B.
• You have additional training or specialisation in real estate asset management and management.
• You have at least 5 years’ experience in team leadership as well as in the development and execution of projects and works.
• You are familiar with the legal and regulatory provisions of the sector as well as the processes and rules of public procurement.
• You possess knowledge in sustainable construction, building physics and energy.
• Knowledge of institutional functioning is desirable.

Your skills :

• You demonstrate leadership, have a global vision and know how to unite a team.
• Organised and autonomous, you know how to set priorities, anticipate and make decisions.
• You have excellent listening and communication skills and are comfortable in environments involving many stakeholders.
• You can show calm, tenacity and discernment in delicate or sensitive situations.
• You enjoy teamwork and have a real sense of public service.
• You master common IT tools and have perfect command of spoken and written French; knowledge of German and English is welcome.

Applications only via the Jobup platform

Required documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas, work certificates and salary expectations

Start date: 1st quarter 2027, to be agreed

Application deadline: 29 October 2026