Head of Department 80% to 100%

About the job

In response to the evolution of the municipality and the challenges of the coming years in terms of infrastructure, mobility, and sustainable resource management, the Works Department plays a crucial role in supporting this development and planning the infrastructure of tomorrow.

To complement this department, the Municipality of Mont-sur-Lausanne is advertising the position of:

Head of Department 80% to 100%

Purpose of the role:

Define and uphold the long-term strategic vision of the Works Department, particularly in the areas of the road network, water management, and public lighting. Ensure its implementation, monitoring, and development, while managing the department's activities and advising the Municipality on strategic and operational decisions.

Main tasks:

• Lead, organise, and develop the department's activities, ensuring the management of human, financial, and material resources.
• Define and implement development, maintenance, and renewal strategies for municipal infrastructure.
• Manage projects related to the road network, water management, and public lighting, from planning to completion.
• Prepare budgets, investment plans, and ensure the financial monitoring of the department.
• Advise and support the Municipality in decision preparation, notably through the drafting of reports, recommendations, and technical notes.
• Coordinate projects with municipal services, regional and inter-municipal partners, as well as cantonal and federal authorities.
• Guarantee the quality of services, compliance with legal bases, technical standards, public procurement procedures, and deadlines.
• Maintain relations with the public and follow up on requests within the department's remit.

Full details in the job description

Your profile:

• Higher education EPF or HES in civil engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar field, with proven team leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of legal bases and technical standards applicable to the fields of activity.
• Excellent command of public procurement procedures and good understanding of public administration operations.
• Proven skills in project management, strategic planning, coordination, and financial management.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, anticipation, and writing skills.
• Leadership, sense of responsibility, integrity, and ability to unite teams.
• Interpersonal ease, negotiation skills, and ability to collaborate transversally with diverse stakeholders.
• Initiative, autonomy, organisational skills, and public service orientation.
• Proficiency in common IT tools and a category B driving licence.

Start date: immediately or by agreement

Information: Ms Florence Romanzini, Head of Human Resources Department - Tel. 021 651 91 89

Please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and work certificates) by 18 November 2026, to:

Municipal Administration

Human Resources Department

Rte de Lausanne 16

PO Box 35

1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne

or via Job'up

Applications sent by email will not be considered in the selection process.