Technical Office Manager? Civil Engineering (M/F)? 100%

For a major partner in the Canton of Fribourg, we are looking for a Technical Office Manager with solid experience in civil engineering who wishes to take responsibility for a technical team composed of engineers, draftsmen and builders.

Do you want to combine technical expertise, team management and project management? Do you appreciate environments where decisions are quick, responsibilities are concrete and projects are technically demanding? This opportunity could be of particular interest to you.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure the technical leadership and development of a team composed of civil engineers, draftsmen and builders
• Organise, plan and coordinate the activities of the technical office
• Distribute projects and various tasks within the team according to skills and priorities
• Support and assist colleagues in resolving complex technical issues
• Participate in the development of technical solutions and execution methods adapted to the various projects
• Provide your technical expertise during the study, calculation and preparation phases of projects
• Monitor ongoing projects and control the progress of planning work
• Ensure the quality of calculations, technical studies and plans produced by the team
• Ensure compliance with standards, quality standards and regulatory requirements applicable in Switzerland
• Ensure close coordination with various internal departments, notably project management, sales teams and operational services
• Actively participate in technical meetings and exchanges between different specialists
• Carry out occasional checks to guarantee the quality and compliance of the work carried out
• Identify opportunities to improve working methods and internal processes
• Actively participate in the digitalisation of the technical office and the integration of new technologies
• Contribute to the development of the technical and human skills of your team

• Degree in Civil Engineering HES, EPF, university or equivalent training
• Orientation ideally related to structures or construction
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience desired in the planning and execution of construction projects
• Solid experience in managing technically demanding projects
• Initial experience in team leadership or a real motivation to evolve towards a managerial role
• Very good knowledge of construction practices in Switzerland
• Good command of the main SIA standards applicable to your activity
• Strong skills in calculation, design and technical analysis
• Good command of technical software used in the construction field
• Experience with Tekla Structures, Cubus or comparable tools is an advantage
• Knowledge of BIM is also an asset
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Analytical mind and strong solution orientation
• Ability to make decisions and assume responsibilities
• Authentic, communicative personality capable of uniting a team
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to actively participate in the company’s development
• Ability to work effectively with various internal and external stakeholders

• Take responsibility for an experienced technical team
• Combine management, technical expertise and project management
• Benefit from real autonomy in your role
• Participate directly in technical and organisational decisions
• Work on varied and technically demanding projects
• Contribute to the digitalisation and evolution of working methods
• Propose your own ideas and actively participate in process improvement
• Develop within a structure offering short decision-making channels
• Benefit from training and professional development opportunities
• Join a stable working environment offering long-term prospects