Head of Railway Construction (80-100%) at BVB Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe
Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB)
Key information
- Publication date:03 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join us as a Leiter*in Bahnbau, overseeing rail construction. Be a part of a dynamic team shaping sustainable mobility.
Tasks
- Lead the Bahnbau department, managing staff and resources effectively.
- Plan and coordinate the annual construction program for smooth operations.
- Direct projects for rail infrastructure from planning to execution.
Skills
- Degree in civil, track, or underground construction or related field.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in a construction department.
- Strong knowledge in rail systems and urban infrastructure.
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Head of Railway Construction (80-100%)
Your role with us
- You take overall responsibility for the Railway Construction department – from leading the staff to resource procurement
- You plan, calculate, and coordinate the annual construction program including the responsible internal and external specialists and ensure smooth operations
- You lead projects in maintenance, preservation, and new construction of railway infrastructure – from planning to successful implementation
- You optimize processes and are responsible for the procurement and maintenance of the machinery fleet – with a focus on efficiency and CO₂ neutrality
- You act as an expert in civil engineering topics related to railway infrastructure and competently advise internal and external stakeholders
This is how you convince us
- A completed degree from a university of applied sciences in road, track, or civil engineering – or in a related field
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in a construction department – you motivate, develop, and lead your team with conviction
- In-depth knowledge in the field of railway and track systems as well as experience in urban road and track construction
- You make clear decisions and stand for quality and adherence to deadlines
- You think strategically, develop forward-looking concepts, and successfully implement them together with other areas
We also have a lot to offer
- With your work, you contribute to ensuring that over 300,000 people can be sustainably mobile in the Basel region every day.
- Responsibility for people, quality, and future issues.
- Collegial leadership culture with clear communication.
- You can use public transport in Basel for free, the half-fare card is included, and the GA is discounted.
- You also benefit from an above-average pension fund with two-thirds employer contribution.
Contact
Doruk from the recruiting team is your contact person in the application process and knows what makes BVB special as an employer. You can reach him at recruiting@bvb.ch.
See you soon at BVB! We look forward to seeing you.
See you soon at BVB! We look forward to seeing you.
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